solar energy? anyone know any state grants or home loans for home solar energy for southern california. thank you

Solar energy- does anyone know of a DIY way to make a solar collector and transfer that energy to batteries? I would like to learn about solar energy and how I can make some panels for my home, of course with in a reasonable budget. My goal is to be able to run a refrigerator and fan off of battery. Any ideas out there?

How is solar energy harnessed for human benefit? Please help w/ these questions..And provide Sources/References ! - Type of energy transformations that take place in harnessing the solar energy. - efficiency of the (solar) energy transformations - The amount of energy obtained from solar energy? Thank you !

Why is solar energy a renewable resource and also some advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy? Please tell me some disadvantages and advantages of using solar energy. I also need to know why it is a renewable resource. Can you also tell me how much of of solar energy is left and how long it will last. Thank you so much. [Tell me some websites to vist about this information]

When solar energy is available in abundance why we rely on oil and other alternative? Why can solar energy be not used everywhere? Is it very expensive to tap it?

How efficiently do plants use solar energy when compared to solar panels? How does the amount of chemical energy stored in plants compare to the electrical energy stored by solar panel/batteries?

How expensive is solar energy to produce? How expensive is solar energy to produce? What does a solar energy power plant look like and how do they work? What are the hidden costs to society and the world? ( pollution, etc)

Can you give me information on solar energy? I would love to use some solar energy in my home. What can you tell me about how much it costs to begin? Is there some sort of federal tax credit? What all do I need to buy (panels, batteries, etc)? Can a homeowner do the installation or must it be done by a professional? Would also appreciate any websites for retailers of solar energy items. Thank you very much for any information.

How do I create solar energy for myself and use it? Ok so here's the thing, I want to make my own solar energy. I'm not saying huge amounts that can power my house, I just want enough that I could, I don't know charge a battery. I also would like to learn how to make solar energy for things like flashlights I make myself. I need to know how to hook the solar power up as a power source. Thank you for all your help and website links would also be appreciated.

How would convert solar energy to electrical energy? I'm doing a project in Science Club and me and the other people in club are wondering about how we could convert solar energy into electrical energy on a system?

What impact does solar energy have on the politics? I am writing a literature review essay..and i have to discuss about the political impact of solar energy..can anyone give me some advices or examples for what i can do about this topic.

How much solar paneling is required to produce electrical energy to move a 250 pound body in a 250 pound cart? What is the amount of solar energy required to drive a 250 pound cart with a 250 pound person 10 miles? How many square feet of recharged paneling would be required?

What is the difference between thermal and solar energy? I know that solar energy is energy from the sun converted into elctrical energy and all that great stuff, but if you heat a sheet of flashing copper, put it in the sun and it makes a little more energy than it did in the shade, is that thermal or solar energy OK I think the real question I'm asking is how is thermal energy converted into elctricity

How many joules of solar energy fall on your back as you work on your tan for 0.70h? The intensity of electromagnetic waves from the sun is 1.4 kW/m^2 just above the earth's atmosphere. Eighty percent of this reaches the surface at noon on a clear summer day. Suppose you model your back as a 27cm & 51cm rectangle. How many joules of solar energy fall on your back as you work on your tan for 0.70h?

What are some cheap ways of capitalizing on solar energy? I can't afford solar panels; but I can, for example, afford to open my blinds during the day. Do you know of any creative ways of harvesting the sun's energy?

How much will it cost to install a solar energy power to run a few appliances such as lights,tv,e-fans? Also where I can inquire here in the Philippines (NCR) about the installation of Solar Power Energy?

How to calculate how much energy converted from Solar Energy to Electricity? Dear All, How can I calculate how much energy converted from Solar Energy to Electricity? Does it based on the how strong of the sunlight? Does it based on how many solar cell? Any detail equations for this purpose? Thanks a lot. Holly

How to get into the solar energy field? I am thinking about changing my career and be a salesman of solar energy electricity system. What kind of class I can take to become more knowelegeble? Or if I go back to college, which major should I be choose in order to get in this field?

How could i find a sponsor to invest on solar energy? I have finalized some inventions in the field of hydrogen and solar energy. I have made many connections to demonstrate them, but because of very poor investment on research in my region there is the least chance to find a sponsor. Do you know someone, some company or organization to be interested in the matter? The fact is that i have also contacted some universities, but since my prior education is not related to this field (mining engineering), they can not accept me. At the time being I am working on the patents.

What is the best company to invest in for solar energy? Solar Energy is the wave of the future and growing.. I'm also looking overseas perhaps Germany? Any advice would be helpful!

What are some bad aspects of solar energy? I need some information for my negative debate speech. The subject is "Should the American goverment support solar energy?" If you could help it would greatly appreciated. Thanks!

How can I get my house converted to work on solar energy and is it expensive? I saw an episode in extreme makeover home edition were they built a house for a family and they used solar energy to power the house I like that not just because is good for the envirorment but because I think is better for us too, If we take care of the Earth we live in I think is going to last more.

How does the angle of insulation ... affect the how much solar energy the Earth absorbs? How does the angle of insulation ... affect the how much solar energy the Earth absorbs? how does the angle of insulation and physical properties of the Earths surface affect the amount of solar energy absorbed

In simple terms, how would you describe what goes on in a solar cell in solar energy? I have a science project and I have to expalin to the judge what happends during the process of solar energy. Can you please summurize it in simple, easy to remember terms?

What is the study of solar energy called? I need to know what scientific research category the study of solar energy would fall under.

what can i use aside solar energy to make a rechargeable iron? I and a friend are trying out options for a rechargeable iron we need other options aside from solar energy that would work well and affordable.

Solar Energy? Me and my husband is planning to build a new home in Austin TX and we wanted to be 100 free from electric bill using the sun energy. Anybody who have knowledge about PV, Solar Panel please I need your help. Project Plan: 2500 sqm floor plan 5 bedrooms What type of PV or Solar Panel Cell we need? How much do you think it will cost? Do you know an architect or builder who provide custom plan Do you know somebody from Austin is using Solar Panel Do you know local manufacturer that we can contact with? XoXo Cookie

How expensive would it be to build a car that is powered strictly by solar energy? How expensive would it be to build a car that is powered strictly by solar energy? and also by the energy generated by its wheels turning while moving. Of course I understand that it would have to be able to store the solar and kinectic energy to be used later on demand.. I know this is possible, but I would like to know how much you think it would cost, and the reason for that is to find out how far away we might be from having a production car like this.

What are some jobs created by using solar energy? I mean how is solar energy contributing to the job market? Is it creating more jobs? If so, which ones? If not, why not?

What is the best company to invest in for solar energy? I have found a lot of Solar energy companies.? Solar energy is the internet 20 years ago.The only problem is we have so many companies.I see green is the next internet. Also does anyone know of a company that has a price advantage?

What would it take to convert a housing community from fossil fuels to solar energy in the home? Serious discussion here. How feasible is the idea of communities, towns, even whole cities being powered by solar energy? At the most, how about these communities being fractionally powered by solar energy; 40% Solar/ 60% Fossil fuels? We're not getting all George Jetson, here. We have practical means by which to make something like this happen. My research has lead me to believe the problem comes in with the initial setup. If this is so, what would it take to materialize the dollars? Should each State solicit a 'solar energy' tax; money dedicated to fund R&D solutions for citizens? Is it something that can be solicited to big business in exchange for free plugins; Staples invests in a solar power grid in Downtown Los Angeles... and calls it 'The Staples Power Center". Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power#Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_Solar_power http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_ponds

Can some one explain to the minions the difference between active and passive solar energy? I've been to green living enviromental etc...theres some really strange people thinking that all solar energy is bad.Help the ignorant please. anything you want it to be from your spelling.

How to I set up storing solar energy in a spare car battery? My girlfriend and I have just bought a camper van, and we would like to hook up some roll up solar panels to a spare car battery so we can store energy in it to use with small electrical appliances. I have no idea about how this could be done, if it is even possible. I would be very grateful for any help on how I might achieve this. Thanks Martin. Thanks for all your replies! :) The plan is to use the other battery to run small electrical appliances, phone charger, music etc, not to charge the actual car battery. I should have made that clearer to start with, I apologise. But your replies are still all helpful! :) I was thinking of using the roll up solar panels that are available, does anyone know where I could buy a kit online that would contain the right battery and other components that are necessary? Thanks for all your help! :) Martin.

Any suggestions for high school level physics project ideas in the area of solar energy ? My 15 year old has to do a project in physics, and he's interested in doing some study / simple experiment on solar energy. It need not be very high-tech. Any ideas ?

Solar energy the only Free from Mother Nature but we are not competant to harness the same due to Politmafias? The Oldest ever known energy for cooking was the Solar Energy, but the technic of using the same & preserve it for continues usage was not available. Today we have the High Tech but the Nuklear Gaints put herdels to keep their Monopoly business. we need not pay taxes for Solar energy nor a"Burocracy" in obtaining permission with simple Mirror or St.Steel plates can be cornered & Harrnessed for our daily usage.

what are some advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? what are some advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?

Do you think all new buildings should use solar energy as much as they can? Solar hot water systems are good, where I used to live if the water got cold we had a switch allowing to use electricity. I think all houses should have some sort of solar system and that energy gathered and not used during the day should be fed back into the national grid with the house being credited with that power. I think this happens in Queensland?

Where do I find information on building solar energy devices? I would like information on building solar Energy devices as in water heaters and more. buying the devices is very costly. they can be made for much much less out of spare parts. I also need this for my kids who are looking for school projects.

Can solar energy be stored and if so how long? I wanted to know if solar energy can be stored for electricty purposes For example houses and charging other electronic devices.

Info on Solar energy in a home? Where can i find information about building a home that uses mostly solar energy? Are there websites for this?

Sources covering benefits of wind and solar energy for paper? I'm writing a paper on the benefits of wind and solar energy, in both an economic and social context. Though I appreciate your personal opinion on its benefits, I would REALLY appreciate some possible sources to give me a start on the paper. Please keep in mind that I am not looking for a political discussion or opinions, this is for a graduate-level paper and I am to only write about the benefits of wind and solar energy - so sharing your personal beliefs about the negative effects of alternative energy does not interest me or anyone else and they will be ignored. Thanks!

What are some pros and cons of solar energy? Also: why should we move away from fossil fuels? and remember what are the pros and cons of solar energy

Why is solar energy important in our lives? Without solar energy what would we lack? I need to write a report on how solar energy connects to my life directly. I want to know if that is basically the same as asking what would we do without the sun? Thanks

What is a reliable website where I can find detailed information on solar energy or science in general? (Hopefully it ends in .gov, .org, .edu, etc) but I need to find a reliable and source on solar energy for a science fair project.

What subsities can you get in Pennsylania for using Solar Energy? I'm thinking of changing my home to solar energy. Does the State of Pennsylvania or the Federal goverment help with the cost.

is there an alternative for solar panels that can collect and convert solar energy into electricity? A solar panel is a device that collects and converts solar energy into electricity or heat which can be used by (for example) nearby buildings. But is there any device that acts like a solar panel?

How solar energy in converted into electricity and stored? what is that electrons or chips and batteries? The so-called panels consist of some chips?what are those chips?Solar power stored in some Batteries.What are those batteries? Whether these panels can be manufactured in a small set up like any other Village Industries.OR How the heat generated by the solar energy can be transmitted to a copper coil and generate heat in it?

What do i need to convert solar energy to electrical energy??? My problem is what are the equipment i need to covert solar energy to electrical energy and sort it .So that at night we can used the stored electrical energy to operate the electronic items.Example we don't care about the watts.I am more in focus on the equipment needed then the practical functions.

Is solar energy profitable for the united states at this point? I'm doing a science report on renewable energy, so I need to know whether solar energy iseconomical for the United States or not. I would appreciate your comments. Thank you!!

How long does it take an acre (4,840 square yards) to receive 1 megaton of solar energy? Neglecting energy absorbed or reflected by Earth's atmosphere, the solar energy hitting 1 square meter of Earth's surface is 1360 J/s (the solar constant). How long does it take an acre (4,840 square yards) to receive 1 megaton of solar energy? (Hint: A 1 megaton bomb produces about 4 1015 J.) years

Are there any publicly traded companies who are major players in solar/wind energy storage? With the emerging wind power industry, we are destined to see a select few companies make a killing with solutions to store wind / solar energy and disperse the energy as needed. Are there any publicly traded companies who are major players in wind/solar energy storage?

How is Solar Energy Obtained? And How is it released at power stations? 1. How is Solar Energy Obtained? 2. And How is it released at power stations? 3. Is Solar Energy Efficient? 4. Is it widely used?

Why not Solar Energy for homes? How can I get Panels? Difficulties with them? Does anyone know why people don't do this? There is a house that I saw on the news that is so energy efficient that the Solar panels paid for themselves in the first year. Plus on occassion the electric company has to buy the surplus electricity produced back from the home owner.

Please help with my solar energy installation? I have a few volkswagen solar panels, those that they use to keep the batteries charged. I´m planing to use them in combination with a car battery and a small power inverter with a timer to pump water only a couple of minutes a day to water my bonsais, I have the panels, the battery, the timer, the power inverter and the pump, What else do I need to make it work? A friend told me that I have to prevent the energy from going back or something to shut off the timer when the batteries are charging. Thanks!

How much solar energy (kJ) would have to be transferred to a 192.0 foot length of asphalt highway...? How much solar energy (kJ) would have to be transferred to a 192.0 foot length of asphalt highway that is 41.5 feet wide and 21.1 centimeters deep in order to raise the temperature 1.00 oC ?The average density of asphalt is 721 kg/m3The specific heat of asphalt is 0.920 kJ/kg-oC

Whats the positive and negatives of solar energy? Whats the positives and negatives of solar energy?

How long does it take a baseball diamond (90 ft on a side) to receive 1 megaton of solar energy? Neglecting energy absorbed or reflected by Earth's atmosphere, the solar energy hitting 1 square meter of Earth's surface is 1360 J/s (the solar constant). How long does it take a baseball diamond (90 ft on a side) to receive 1 megaton of solar energy? (Hint: A 1 megaton bomb produces about 4 1015 J.)

how can i install solar energy in a new home in a rural area what do i need, cost , equipments etc? i am building a new home in a rural area in Africa where electricity is not constant and i would like to use solar energy alone or with electricity(whenever it is available) is it possible? It sometimes rain alot in some months- will rain be a problem eventhough it is generally hot most of the time.

What do I need to have to run a standard 110 A.C window unit using solar energy? Trying to lower electric bill by adapting solar energy to individual A.C units.