PV Gap

Marc Said:

Where can I find information on how to build my own solar cell an panel?

We Answered:

http://www.scitoys.com/scitoys/scitoys/e…
Here is a site that uses household type apparatus. simple and says it delivers some current.

http://www.solideas.com/solrcell/english…
here is another without household items but you can order the kit on here.

Carla Said:

Where can I find information and parts for a small solar panel project to run air conditioning for my garage?

We Answered:

Try some of these sites
http://www.howstuffworks.com/ to learn about solar
http://www.harborfreight.com/
Harbor freight has the least expensive solar panels I've seen and there is one in your area

Dawn Said:

How can i use a solar panel under water and where can i find information about this subject?

We Answered:

possible, but not practical. More than a few feet down, and there is no sunlight.

The panels would have to be specially water proofed and pressure proofed.

Rita Said:

Solar panel information?

We Answered:

SolarBuzz is the foremost news site for solar PV information. The first link is to their economic analysis page. Solar power is still fairly expensive and in most parts of the United States will only pay for itself with subsidies. If you do not take into account the resale value boost it adds to your house. If you consider that as well solar will pay for itself in 10-20 years in most locations.

The one exception are off-grid installations in remote areas where the costs to run power can be extraordinarily expensive. Even running power a few hundred yards can cost many thousands of dollars. In those cases solar is the cheapest alternative hands down.

The second site offers a very good and sophisticated payback calculator that can give a cost and pay back for a specific installation anywhere in the country including incentives.

Hector Said:

Is there information available on recent solar panel experiments ?

We Answered:

I don't know what experiments you are talking about.

Solar panels are a commercial product, and not an experiment.

rule of thumb: 10 watts per square ft, so that comes to 100 square ft.


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Kay Said:

Solar Power, Can I learn to build a solar panel for my home? If so, where do I find this information?

We Answered:

easier to buy the solar panels than to build them.
unless you have a silicone crystal cutting machine?

solar panel, inverter, batteries, charge controller, and lots of patience are all part of
building a system for the home