PV Gap

Isaac Said:

How many solar panels do I need to power up my office?

We Answered:

You need to work out first how much power you will need . The power consumption will be clearly statted on the equipment. Usually on a label on the underside. So add up the power ratings on all the appliances you will want on together. Including lights, heating, tools etc. You won't need everything on at once so look to decide you maximum power requirement.
Next you need to set an amount of hours per day you will want to run the power. So power (in KW- 1000 watts) X hours per day = total KW/H needed. That tells you what you need.
You will need to know the power rating for your solar panels i.e 50W and multiply that by the average hours of daily sunlight for your area. i.e. (50W X 4hrs Sun)/1000 = panel KW/H. Remember sunlight hours can dramatically vary depending on winter/summer so make sensible allowance for your needs in estimating the daily hours of sun.
Finally all you need to do is divide the KW/H needed by the solar panel KW/H to get the number of panels you need. i.e. NEED 2KW/H by PANEL 0.2KW/H = 10 solar panels.
Depending on the system you create. i.e. battery quality, inverter efficiency etc there will be inherent losses in the charge/use cycle. You will need to allow 50%-70% additional panels to account for losses.
Best not try and 'give it a go' if you are not 100% sure what you are doing. get some expert advice and help. It's not exepensive.
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Ricky Said:

solar panels are they worth purchasing and if so who sells and installs the panels.?

We Answered:

Solar panels are totally worth buying if you can afford them. Some states offer good incentives some dont. Theres also a 30% federal tax credit available. You can check out this website. It gives quotes and certified installers for each area. http://www.findsolar.com You can also check out this company. They rent solar panels for the same price your paying your current company and that rate is locked in for up to 25 years. There's no system to purchase, no installation cost, no maintenance fees and no permit hassles. Check them out and see what you think. http://www.jointhesolution.com/energyfro…

Kim Said:

How many solar panels could be purchased for the cost of the iraq war?

We Answered:

Solar panels are great things, but they have their limitations.

I have yet to hear about how solar panels have ever toppled a dictator, killed terrorists trying to attack your country, or prevented WMDs from being made or sold to terrorists.

Yes, I know there were no WMDs, but that's why we went there.