Solar Panels? I am purchasing a home that includes 2 solar panels measuring 8 foot by 4 foot located on the roof. Neither myself or the home inspector located a box that the solar energy would transfered to. should there be a box? also what can i expect from the solar panels? Thanks for the help...

How many solar panels do I need to run my two bedroom townhouse without electricity from the grid? How many solar panels do I need to run my two bedroom townhouse? Are there different solar panels? How many solar panes to produced 1 KW of electricity?

What direction should solar panels face if built in the Southern Hemisphere? If solar panels were on a solar home built in the Southern Hemisphere, should they face north, south, east, or west? and why?

how many solar panels would I need to power my home? or how many watts? i dont use much electricity. i have on a couple of lights and a computer, sometimes the tv. how many solar panels would i need to power those constantly throughout the day, and maybe charge batteries for night? the air, refrigerator and hot water heater i would still use regular electricity.

Solar panels for house power in the suburbs of philadelphia? i live around there, no tall buildings around or anything. i was wondering if anybody has a house that has solar panels and if it works well and how much power it gives off. specs like that.

How much will solar panels cost to power our home? It would be nice to go green but it needs to make sense money wise. We have a 1,300 square foot home on the beach home with plenty of sun. Our electric bill is 100 bucks a month give or take. How much will solar panels cost and how many solar panels will we need to effectively power our home.

Can solar panels to heat pool be used for other household purposes? Hi there, my father just bought a house that has solar panels on the roof to heat the water for his pool. The water goes through pipes by the panels and flows back into the pool. I was wondering if there is any way to use that solar energy for other areas of the house. The panels were put in when the house was built in the mid 80's and the house is in Central Florida/E. Orlando. Thanks in advance!

What type of wiring is used between solar panels and their grid inverters or battery connections? What should I use between the solar panel array and the battery shed on the ground? Also, what type of wire should I use to connect each of the panels? I know a lot of panels come with plug and play connectors but I understand a lot of people replace them with...something.

Do solar panels on above ground pools really heat the pool water in Iowa? We are thinking about purchasing solar panels, but are concerned that because of our weather in the upper midwest, they won't heat the water enough. How many degree rise can we expect?

Is it expensive to install/set up solar panels? I've looked at prices for individual solar panels, and they are pretty affordable. But that's just the panel and I don't know what else as for as labor and equipment it costs to install and hook up so that the panel actually powers other things like water heater or whatever. I know it probably depends on many factors but just give me an idea if you can. Thanks.

Should I have solar panels installed on my house now, or should I wait for the technology to improve? I live in Southern California, and I have been considering solar panels for some time. I'd love to air condition my house, but I'm not willing to do so until and unless we come up with an alternative energy source. I'm somewhat anxious to go ahead with the solar idea. It seems, though, that the technology is changing rapidly. I wonder if it would be smarter to wait.

How much would solar panels cost for our school? My friends and I are fundraising to get solar panels. We want to have two ground stands and use utility and solar power. How much would this cost?

Is it possible to make solar panels for generating electricity out of everyday materials? I have made a wind generator out of cheap, everyday materials. Is it possible to make solar panels for generating electricity from everyday materials, perhaps something like a thermocouple with two different metals?

How many solar panels does it take to run an A/C unit? Also, How many batteries in an array? I was wondering how many 700 W solar panels it would take to run a household A/C unit. Also curious how many batteries it would take to keep A/C running in inhospitable environments. Would a 3500 W inverter be enough if it were to run 220 AC?

I heared installing solar panels on my new roof to heat my pool would void my warranty is this true? I just want to make sure I was well informed, thanks for any input. If anyone knows of other options to heat my pool with out solar panels please let me know. I should let you know that I do not have enough space nor want panels on my yard either.

How much money would it cost to have solar panels installed in an entire city? I have to write a bill in class and I want to know how much money it would cost for a city to run on wind and solar panels. It doesn't have to be a specific amount. . .

How many solar panels do you need to power a whole house? The electric bill says on a daily average the house is using 60KWH kilowatts per hour? And I was looking at some solar panel kits and it was ~15,000 dollars for 3000 watts? 3 kilowatts? How does that work? How many batteries would I need and how many solar panels? Can someone help me maybye show me what I should get.

What are the properties of Solar Panels? Properties of solar panel? I know this is too general,but i am to write a report on the materials used to make solar panels,and i am to include the physical, mechanical ,and chemical properties of the materials. It's just too general,such that i am lost.There are so many types of solar panels.So i hope some experts on this subject can give me a general guide lines ,maybe the tensile strength ? as much as you can please. Why would i ask when i can find the answers on wikipedia???

How hard is it to add solar panels to a house? We live in a very high sun area, and I'm thinking solar panels could do nothing but good. How hard is it to implement this, and does anyone have any links to good info?

What are the solar panels by the side of the track for? I was just wondering if the question about solar panels at the side of the tracks was ever answered. I drive by one every day going to and from work and was just curious.

If I have solar panels for electricity, will I still have to be hooked up to the electric company? In other words, is it possible to power all of my appliances and household equipment with electricity from solar panels? Or will I still have to do business with th electric company?

Where can I find good info on installing solar panels in an existing home? I just bought a house, and I want to install solar panels to help the enviornment and decrease energy costs. Where can I get info on buying and installing the panels?

How many solar panels would I need to power my washer machine? My washer is 120 volts 60 gz,9.6 amps. The solar panels I am looking at are: Sharp ND-208U1 Solar Panels (208 Watt) List Price $1,479.99 Only $1,049.99 Sharp Solar Panels (208 Watt) List Price $1,352.99 Only $1,040.99 If I buy that will it be enough to run my washer?

What are the materials composition to make solar panels? I am interested to know the materials composition to produce solar panels. I know its made of silicon. I want to know what are the raw materials used to make solar panels.

Am I allowed to put solar panels on my home/business in Plano Texas? And what are good resources to learn about solar energy from, and where can i buy solar panels.

What is the best option for installing solar panels on the roof of my London home? Should I use the solar panels to heat water or to store electricity, or both? How much will it cost for a 2 bedroom flat? Can I get a grant - if so how much?

what save more electricity? Solar panels over half my roof, or trees covering half my roof? I was wondering which would save more money in the electricity arena (I know tree's can damage roofs). I had heard that the shade provided by trees covering your house can help to greatly reduce summer electric bills. I had read that Solar panels need to go onto the south side of the house, and that is where the tree's shade the house. So which is more cost effective? Also I know many of the benefit's tree's can provide, as well as the negatives associated with large tree's near houses.

Where can I find solar panels and how to install them inexpensively? I already change all the lightbulbs in my apartment for energy saving ones. I drive less so my car doens't emit that much. I would like to know more about solar panels

Converting to Solar Panels- If I wanted to convert my home to solar energy, what would the cost be? Would I have to change the current wiring in my home, or just hook up to the solar panels? How much are solar panels? How do you determine what kind, size panels do get? Would doing this really cost me less than using my local electric company, or is this mainly used for "Going Green"?

Are solar panels worth the expensive charge in the beginning? Solar panels are very expensive to purchase and install. Is it worth the hassle in the beginning, or is the product too small to make a difference?

Where can I find a company to install solar panels that is located in the midwest? I live in the St. Louis area, and I'm thinking about adding solar panels to my home, howerver, I cannot find a company that installs them that is local. I have browsed the internet and all I can find is companies in California.

How hard and expensive is it to install solar panels on a house that is already built? I live in central Texas. I want to install some solar panels on the roof of my house for electricity. Im just not sure how expensive it will be or if it even makes sense to do. My house is one story 2100 square feet.

The company I work for is interested in using solar panels. What are the best resources on the web for info? I think it is a great idea and would love for this company to get these panels. I am the sole person in charge of retrieving info though, and want to make a convincing argument. The owner wants a realistic number of how much it would cost to go solar powered. Also, we are located north of Chicago if that makes a difference. Any info would be appreciated!

How to make electricity from the sun without using solar panels? Solar panels are costly.Do you know any inexpensive way? So that i can make one of my own.

Can we mix different wattage and types of panels in Solar installation? Hi, I want to know can we mix for example, solar panels from different companies and different wattage to power a home? For example, if i mix Kyocera Solar 200w + Sharp 170w + Aten Solar 60w etc to make up my installation? What are the pros and cons? Thanks for your answer. Really appreciated.

I want to start powering my house off of solar panels and possibly a wind source? I would like some website links please. I have heard there are shingles that look relatively normal that are solar panels; anyone know where I could find some stuff like that for not alot of money?

Does anyone know anything about solar panels? We just recenlty purchased a bank owned home and the previous owners left no information behind regarding the solar panels which consume the whole south side of the house. We are not sure what they are hooked up to, how they work, how to tell if they are working or even how to use them. Finding someone in our area with expertise on solar panels is proving to be a challenge. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Do you need to pay for electricity if you have solar panels? I am in the market for buying a home. There is one for salke that actually has solar panels on top. How are they used? Do you need to pay for gas and electric still. Does it really light up the house and keep it warm. WHat about the AC keeping hte house cool in the summer does it work for that too? Please explain in solar for dummy terms. I haveno clue about solar panels other thatn the fact that it needs sunlight to run.

where can I get free solar panels for my home? Are there goverment grants for solar panels for residential? I live in New Jersey. USA. Or are there any experimental research companies that will install solar panels for free in return for their research purposes? I just emailed the US Dept of Energy asking them the same question. Anyone know about the US Dept of Energy? What do they do?

Who thinks that we should power traffic lights with solar panels? The solar panel wouldn't need to be very large, and for the most part could be on the back or top of the street light. At night, they could be powered the same way they are now or by batteries that the solar panels could be charging throughout the day. Please explain to me if you think this is good or bad.

How Much Do BP Solar Panels Cost In The Wholesale US Market? Looking to install solar panels in my house.

Who is the leader in manufactering solar panels in the United States? I think the question pretty much explains itself. I'm looking for the leader and hopefully who's the best in commerical and private solar panels.

How could I get solar panels for my school? What would be a good plan to get my school solar panels and how would I do it? Beside knowing how I could get the money, I also need a good plan in order to get them. Could anyone help?

What course or certificate do I need to install solar panels on houses? I am looking at installing solar panels and other associated energy efficient products in the community in Perth. I am trying to find out what the course is that I need to be able to set up grid connect solar panels. I am aware that an electrician will have to do the connection to the grid, but have herd that there is a 3 month course in Brisbane. Just wondering if there is the same thing in Perth. Thanks

What price range can I expect to pay to have solar panels installed? I live in Oklahoma and we are fixing up a 3800 square ft house to move into we are considering solar panels to drop the price of the utility bills but we have been told that the costs of the solar panels can make it not worth it any opinions?

Can anyone recommend solar cells and solar panels for a physics experiment? I am doing a physics experiment where I need to compare the efficiency of the two. Solar panel for radiation>heat water and solar cells for radiation>electrical energy. Can anyone recommend me some cells and panels which have lots of information about their performance, efficiency etc? Many thanks!

Should I remove solar panels or get a solar hot water heater? I just found out that my homeowners insurance company wants to charge me $300 more per year because I have some old solar panels on my roof. They were put on by the previous owners a long time ago I think. They are for a solar water heater but they aren't connected to anything because I just have a regular water heater in my garage. They are ugly as hell and I would just as soon take them down as I'd rather have a tankless system eventually anyways. My insurance is already $3150 per year for a 140K house (Florida) so its high enough as it is. It seems stupid to pay $300 a year for something I'm not even using. Who can I call to take them down or can I do it myself or are solar water heaters cheap enough now that I should consider one?

Why is it better to have solar panels face west rather than east? Solar Panels should face west or south. Facing a solar panel south makes sense since we're in the Northern Hemisphere. Why west though? Is it because the air in the west is warmer (having been warmed by more daylight) and therefore absorbs less sunlight, letting more energy get to the solar panel???

How hard is it to install solar panels on a swimming pool? I was thinking about adding a solar heater to my swimming pool. The panels seem very affordable, but is this something I could install myself with no experience or do i need a professional?

Where is it possible to lean how to instal solar panels in North Carolina? So yes, i want to know where i can lear to install solar panels in charlotte north carolina, or anywhere around here, but still in the state. Thank You

Can anyone recommend solar cells and solar panels for a physics experiment? I am doing a physics experiment where I need to compare the efficiency of the two. Solar panel for radiation>heat water and solar cells for radiation>electrical energy. Can anyone recommend me some cells and panels which have lots of information about their performance, efficiency etc? Many thanks!

How do I go about arranging for a windturbine and some solar panels for my house? My husband and I are interested in becoming a little more eco friendly and would like a windturbine and some solar panels for our house. How much might these cost? Are there government grants available to help pay for them (I've heard there are)? Who would install them? Do I have to seek planning permission etc.? What would be the first step? I'm in the UK, by the way.

Does anyone know the approximate cost of installing solar panels? I would really like to get at least partially off the grid. My electricity bill is about $300 a month. And that almost doubles in winter I'd really like to install solar andwind generating panels on my garage roof to at least suppliment the city provided electricity. Unfortunately, we don't HAVE any local solar power installers, nobody else thinks the cost of hydro is too expensive!

Does anyone know a good company to buy solar panels from? I'm a carpenter, and can do electric work. I want to make some money installing Solar Panels. what's the best source?

How expensive is it to buy and install solar panels on a house? I would like to look into installing solar panels on my house but don't know where to start for research.