PV Gap

Guy Said:

Solar powered cars?

We Answered:

Why is it that a kid who can use Y!A can't manage to Google? Ah, sheer laziness!
Well, if this site won't do it, you'll need to actually look up something on your own -- gasp!
http://www.unisa.edu.au/solarcar/Solarca…

Jo Said:

Has the LA School District now shown us what a wonderful thing Solar Power is?(24 year return on investment?)?

We Answered:

What can I say. It's complete idiocy!

Hey I'm broke.. I think I'll buy a Ferrari.... yeah the sticker price is $150,000 but it gets pretty good mileage..for a Ferrari.

Anna Said:

2012 solar flare could wipe out power, satellites, etc?

We Answered:

No, you are misinformed. We are expecting a less-than-average peak in solar activity in May 2013, but this is a statistical prediction. It's impossible to predict individual solar flares with any accuracy and, besides, solar flares in themselves don't cause problems. _Sometimes_ solar flares trigger coronal mass ejections, which _sometimes_ effect the power grid and satellites, but these have never been "wiped out" in the past, so are unlikely to have problems in future. The power companies have taken steps to prevent a repeat of the Hydro Quebec problem, and satellites now have sufficient redundancy to be safe from solar activity. I wouldn't worry much about this.

Brenda Said:

Need help with this self problem....Solar Power?

We Answered:

For practical consideration, solar energy is the heat and light from the sun. We all use and benefit from it every day.

It can be used to heat things, cook food, evaporate water, and many other things.

It can be converted to electricity by means of solar cells and solar modules (photovoltaic solar panels), made up of groups of cells. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are in wide use. There is one on my house. It provides all the electricity I use.

You can learn more from the Internet, and by searching in the green search box above.