PV Gap

Jason Said:

How do you make small solar panels?

We Answered:

and small panels

Kurt Said:

What do you call a small globe with solar panels that turn when the light hits them?

We Answered:

Solar Globe

Kristen Said:

what are those small solar panels on highways?

We Answered:

Most times the solar panels actually charge a sign or a flashing light. Like a caution sign that blinks yellow at night.

Darren Said:

Making a Charger out of small solar panels?

We Answered:

Stack your panels in series by pairs so they are putting out 8 volts, then put 8 pairs in parallel. Finally, use a 3-terminal 5 volt regulator to get the voltage right. A pair of 7805 regulators (Radio Shack or mouser.com) in parallel will do the job. They come with connection diagrams. If you use only 4 pairs of panels and 1 regulator it will still charge your psp, it'll just take twice as long.

Mabel Said:

How do I clean small solar panels on outside garden lights?

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A little Dawn dish soap and water rinse well.

Tanya Said:

is there anyway to connect small solar panels and/or small wind turbines to a home to reduce a power bill?

We Answered:

It certainly can be done but the real question is cost. Basic wind power and solar power generation is not cost effective to begin with unless you have the tax payers helping you with the costs.