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Francisco Said:

Do you think we should have solar powered energy cars to save gas?

We Answered:

Oh heck yeah! I work for the DMV!

Melvin Said:

How do you make a robot move by using solar powered energy?

We Answered:

It is certainly possible. Mars pathfinder did that very thing.

First determine how much power your robot will consume then you can select a panel sized based on the consumption.

This yahoo answer may be helpful: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…

For more information on solar electric components and layout visit: http://www.aurorapower.net/alternative-e…

Hope that helps!

Marie Said:

What are some good examples of solar powered energy use?

We Answered:

highway traffic signs on remote stretches of road way to indicate bridge ahead or other road hazard coming up,railways use them on remote signal lights

Troy Said:

Who leads the world in solar powered energy?

We Answered:

the US has the upper hand in design and development, but due to government subsidies, European countries like Germany have much higher uses of solar power. However, most solar panels today are manufactured in china. The irony is that solar panels require ALOT of energy during the manufacturing process and with china subsidizing energy production by conventional methods like coal, it is much more cost effective to make them there. On think to consider when BHO is taking about "green jobs", as they will not be in the US.

Pauline Said:

What should i do for a display of solar and wind powered energy?

We Answered:

Found the following YouTube lecture from Arosa Solar Energy Demonstration Lakewood Cheder at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut0988zeA… you might take some ideas what to say and what not to say.

I see some FAQs in regards of Solar energy at http://www.arosaenergy.com/faq.html that might help you with your lecture.

Edith Said:

how is solar powered energy used in the north ?

We Answered:

Well, it depends how far North you are talking. If you are talking about Alaska, the solar energy would be absorbed during the months when Alaska is in total light. Since the sun is not as strong in Alaska as it is in other places of the world, the energy would take longer to be absorbed at times, but it would still be collected. Believe it or not, even when it is cloudy outside in places, solar energy is still collected.