PV Gap

Roy Said:

How do i choose a solar pannel array?

We Answered:

For a grid tie only system.
http://www.oynot.com/grid-tie-only-how-t…

For a grid tie with battery backup.
http://www.oynot.com/grid-tie-battery-ba…

Once you find the size of a system that you need, you do need to make sure the system will work in your area. Normally a solar power system is built for the climate it will be used in.

A system built for a cold area will not work correctly in your area. The colder and the brighter the sun the more power the array will put out and could damage the inverter. If the system was built for a cold area and put in a hot climate it may not have enough power on hot days to start the inverter.

So start by understanding what a solar power system is and what size you need and what one cost. Then you will be ready to talk to a solar dealer. Most dealers will be happy to help you but the more you know that better.

Michael Said:

Do you oppose nuclear power?

We Answered:

People who can't tell the difference between smoke and steam are definitely annoying. I used to live in Orlando though, and I'm pretty sure there is not a nuclear power plant there. From what I've read, there are only three nuclear facilities in all of Florida: two in South Florida and one in Crystal River.

What you're probably thinking of is the Stanton Energy facility, which is natural gas, not nuclear. Still, natural gas is pretty clean and doesn't produce smoke, although unlike nuclear it does produce CO2.
http://www.southernco.com/southernpower/…

The cooling towers that are commonly associated with nuclear power are actually used in a lot of large scale power plants, nuclear or otherwise. I'm guessing we have the Simpsons to thank, at least partly, for the common misconception that large cement cooling towers are only used for nuclear.

Edward Said:

How Do I Break In To The Solar Industry?

We Answered:

supply and demand. when solar panels became less expensive and more major retailers start useing them to suplament there energy cost they will increase demand raise production, and lower cost.