PV Gap

Dale Said:

Looking for mobile solar power solution?

We Answered:

there are solar panels out there are produce 12 volts. I have one. It cost me 100 bucks. You can buy that in Scientific (if i remember right). All you have to do is look for the power rating you want. Also remember that the power rating is at max power. So if you want to get 1 volt then you should look for something that is around 8 volts and use a circuit board to reduce the energy to 1 volt other wise you will blow up the battery.

Elaine Said:

Solar Power versus United Kingdom's Solar Rqmt on all new Gov. Bldgs.?

We Answered:

In this webpage there is a lot of info. about Spain and Germany (the most advance countriesin solar energy), and what R&D are they doing in the solar power area.
http://biotechtouch.blogspot.com/search/…

Hope it helps

Nancy Said:

How to green power my home?

We Answered:

buy a book called the Solar Living Sourcebook...
http://www.amazon.com/Real-Goods-Solar-L…

that's a description of it, it's about $25 but it has everything you need to know from start to finish, plus other topics / methods in sustainability/renewable energy

it's basically the hornbook for sustainable folks...if they don't own it then they've at least heard of it, i promise you that

Lloyd Said:

Why dont electricity companies use our roof (solar) to generate electrcity to contribute to the national grid?

We Answered:

Thats a nice idea! but the point is that even nows solar panels are quite expensive.

When some cheap method for manufactring them comes into fray, then your idea will certainly become a reality, not only in New Zealand but all over the world.

John Said:

Is there a way to install solar panels for one appliance in my home rather than the whole house?

We Answered:

A refrigerator needs high power in short bursts. If the intention is to put it off-grid, even part of the time, that means batteries. And batteries mean cost and maintenance.

The air conditioner is similar, except that the A/C could be drawing continhous power for a long time.

If a person has a microinverter (or many of them), I think it will be better to just tie them to the grid. That way, the homeowner gets credit for every watt-hour produced, whether it is being consumed at the moment or not. This would not be true for a standalone system.

Byron Said:

What are the solutions to our mounting energy crisis?

We Answered:

The market will solve the problems. When we really DO start running out of oil, coal and natural gas the price will go up (believe me, $3 per gallon will seem cheap). This will force conservation of fossil fuels and the development of alternative fuels. The market will solve these problems faster and better if it is left alone by governments.