PV Gap

Charlene Said:

Would Iraq be a good place for solar panels?

We Answered:

That's a very good idea, and I'm sure it has been discussed by the United States government, but there are a few problems:

1. Iraq is NOT the safest place in the world right now; acts of vandalism to government projects are common

2. In order to be able to make enough solar plants to make a significant impact on the average Iraq citizen's bills, you would need a major investment. America's taxpayers don't want to pay for it, and Iraq's government is just barely holding itself together. There is no one willing to pay for it.

3. New technology = doubts and rumors. I doubt they have as many educational standards in Iraq right now as in the United States, the citizens might mistrust the new technology, because they might not know much about it.

I know every one of these factors can be rebuked, but they are factors to think about before making a decision.

Margaret Said:

On the news a bill was put forth to have Power Co. produce part of its electricity through solar, good or bad?

We Answered:

It's a good idea. The main provider of electricity in California, PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric), appreciates the future of using solar power. In fact, their plan is to buy solar power beamed from space. Gov.Schwarzenneger (R-CA) is also a strong supporter of solar energy.

Kelly Said:

News of a major solar flare today caused concern among professionals in the fields of communications?

We Answered:

Solar activity at this time is extremely low and there have been no major solar flares recently. Solar flares can happen at almost any time, but are much more numerous and powerful during peak solar activity in the Sun's 11 year cycle. Peak activity is currently expected in 3-4 years, but there is no specific predicted date.

WHEN major solar flares occur and the flare's ejected matter is pointed at or near the Earth, disruptions in communications and electrical power TRANSMISSION (not generation) can occur as the Earth's magnetic field directs the Sun's flare's charged particles into the upper atmosphere (400-600 miles up) and the flow of those particles in the magnetic field sets up an electric "field" that can cause the power grid to fail, make communications (radio) extremely difficult. It is speculated that a truly severe flare aimed directly at Earth could cause computer failures by generating electric surges in unprotected computer chips.

Nellie Said:

Feinstein seeks block solar power from desert land?

We Answered:

They are walking contradictions. It's like wind power. Oh yeah, it's so clean and great. Never mind you need to build thousands of them all around the landscape of America. These huge steel structures as far as the eye can see. That's ok though and not damaging to the environment, but try to drill an oil well and that is just too destructive.

Here's a video that sums up liberals that want to "save the planet". They are completely arrogant and ridiculous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzME…

Mathew Said:

space based solar power?

We Answered:

You beam it down as microwave radiation. Probably not very efficient.