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Brandon Said:

I'm looking for governments grants for solar power house in Texas?

We Answered:

The link below is to the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy -
http://www.dsireusa.org/index.cfm?EE=1&R…

This link is specifically for Texas -
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes…

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Daniel Said:

Can a house survive on solar power alone?

We Answered:

Absolutely yes. It's usually called "living off-grid", meaning you are not connected to the electric company's electric grid. You need to make sure you are not wasting electricity, since you have to make everything you use, so you would need an energy efficient home.

Here's some solar kits for off-grid homes, http://www.altestore.com/store/Kits-Pack… . You can learn more about it at our Learn section, including free videos that explain the basics. http://www.altestore.com/store/Books-Cla…

Here's a whole bunch of information that may be helpful to you. http://www.altestore.com/howto/Getting-S…

Christian Said:

Solar panels for house power in the suburbs of philadelphia?

We Answered:

The amount of electricity your house could produce depends on the roof square footage thats facing the sun or that can have stands to angle the panels. Many people go for a system that gives them about half of their total usage. The actual amount per square foot can vary slightly depending on the pannels you get there are amorphous and crystaline as well as different formulations of the solar material. The best bet would be to contact a solar installer in your area for a free evaluation or for a quick look you can check out manufacturers websites like sharpsolar, bpsolar and I believe home depot also installs solar now.

Laura Said:

Wiring a 12V Solar panel and an external power source (house outlet) together on a switch to power a 50W Radio?

We Answered:

You have a battery basically. Probably a deep cycle marine or golf-cart type batter, maybe 100 to 150Ah.

The battery will have enough capacity to power your load for an adequate time, to power the mobile radio, and charge the hand held radios. Depending, you may need an inverter to run the chargers, but good handhelds should have 12V charging options. The radios would take their power from the battery continuously, regardless of AC power, solar power, or lack of either.

The AC supply and solar panel will basically be paralleled.

The AC will be a supply suitable to charge your battery type and power a load. A 10A 13.8V regulated supply will do most likely.

Solar might be 40W of panels (more if needed), and a charge controller.

If it were me, I would add a circuit that would give preference to solar charging of the battery.

Richard Said:

what is the best way to convert my trailer house to solar power?

We Answered:

Total up all the power used by you in your trailer. Work out just how long you will be using them. Then use this calculator to work out how many panels you require.

<>http://www.batterycountry.com/ShopSite/s…

You will need to do some research about what panels you can obtain.

Erik Said:

can anybody help me in finding most economical and eco friendly farm house with solar power units..?

We Answered:

no idea