Solar power? We are looking at buying a house and renovating it, and were wondering about using solar or wind power to power much of our house. We will have a well, be on a septic system, have a wood burning furnace for heating the house, so we would like to have solar or wind power so we can use as little electricity as possible (its insanely expensive here!). We also have our appliances (fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer). How much would a basic set up be for a 900 sq ft, 3 bedroom house? For either wind turbines or solar panels and necessary equipment? I am in Southern Ontario. Thanks!

how can I make solar power at home for cheap? I want to make solar power at home but dont want to spend a fortune. I just want enough solar power to power a few household items. I have a patio at the back of my house with a tv, juke box and a few other things. I just want to be able to power this stuff. Can I make a solar power generater at home to power this?

Could Solar Power work more effectively if the solar rays were magnified? If we focused the sun's energy like a magnifying glass does into the solar panels, would this generate more power at all?

How to prevent solar power lights from getting stolen? Although they haven't been stolen YET, I expect my solar power lights to get stolen sooner or later. I was wondering if you know a good way to prevent them from getting stolen (other than moving them somewhere else or not putting them out at all)?. Oh, and i would not like to make a cement foundation for them or buy different ones -lol. Any help will be greatly appreciated :) oh, and please make the answers reasonable, don't be crazy.

What are the advantages and disadvantagesof using solar power? Mainly what are the plus/minuses of SOLAR THERMAL DISHES but any information you have on SOLAR POWER would be a great help! Thanks, 10 points best answer! Oh, and by the way! I kinda mean using solar power for companies like as a alternative to using coal, not just for your own use at home by setting up your own private solar powered devices! Thanks!

How do you transport solar power tower energy to a building that is 4 kms away? And is an area of 1 km^2 for a solar power tower enough to produce energy for five houses? can you make an approximation of how much it could supply?

How Can I Use Solar Power in My House? As far as I know that it's more economic to use solar power at home. What are the ways that solar power can help me with? How can i do it? How much will the devices needed cost?

How effective is solar power? I am very concerned about global warming, and when I grow up (I'm only fourteen) I plan on using solar power to power my home (and I hope that when I grow up it's customary). How efficient is solar power? How many square feet would it take to power a 2,000 square foot home? How much would it cost?

how do I wire solar power into my homes breaker panel? Hi, Have a solar power setup with panels, charge controller, batteries, inverter etc... Now i just need to know how to wire it into my homes breaker panel. Can you please help?

How much does solar power cost in australia ? I am considering getting solar power for my house. Does anybody have an appox idea how much it would cost to fit my house with this. We just have a typical 3 bedroom house. I have also heard that if your solar panels produce more energy than what you use, it will go back into the power grid, and the energy company will pay you. Is this right? If so any ideas on how much you get back?Thanks

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?

I want to power my new home I am building on solar power alone what will the cost be roughly? I also want to stay off the electric grid . It would cost an additional ten thousand dollars to be hooked into it and I want to be independant from utilities. Would solar panels and batteries power lights and T.V , computer , washer dryer ect.

What kind of solar power incentives are offered in Arizona? I am looking into solar power and land prices are cheap in AZ. Does anyone know what kind of Federal or State incentives are offered for Solar power?

Can solar power items work with a lightbulb rather than the sun? I know solar power needs sunlight to work but can you use lightbulb light?

Anyone help me to know what to consider when designing solar power for the home? Hello, I know little on solar power for the home. I understand that it is possible to convert power to chemical form then use it as electricity. My question is, what elements are involved and how is the sizing being done? I need the power design to power lights (say 10), TV and radio.

please help me find stores that sell solar plates in the phils. what is the downside in using solar power? how do you get the appliances connected to the solar power apparatus? does it have some kind of special switch or plug or anything....? i really don't have any idea. or do you have to buy an appliance specially made for solar power? if so can anybody recommend a brand or store that sells these?

How does solar energy create power for us to use? I mean, how does solar power create electricity and heating? This is for a grade, so I'd appreciate it if you were positive. Please record the websitre or book you used. THANKS!

How can I use Solar Power in my home? I am wanting to power just a couple household items with a small solar panel. What will I need? I know I need a solar panel, and some kind of AC-DC converter, and a battery perhaps? How would I wire it up? I do NOT want to spend a fortune doing this, I am only in an apartment, so it needs to be small and self-contained. Thanks!

How to connect or use Solar Power Panels? My family moved into a house that came with solar power panels but they are not connected and don't really understand how to even begin.

How does solar power help the environment? I need to know brielfy how solar power helps the environment for an english essay. So if someone could help me that would be great! Thanks. :)

How long to charge my solar power water feature? I have just purchased a 3 tier solar power water feature from Littlewoods catalogue. I have put it all together but nothing is happening. How long do these things usually take to charge? I have finally got it working. It stays on for as long as the sun is shining bright but as soon as he sun goes behind a cloud it goes off again! Is this normal?? I thought it would charge up and stay on all day and night? Should I send it back?

How long before all homes in America have solar panels enabling us to sell power back to the providers? It would be great to have an electric meter that ran both ways. Thereby only allowing the electric companies to charge us for the power we did not compensate for by solar power.

what would it take to run my well on solar power? i just want water when the power goes out. where on the web can i go to get info on running just one small circuit on solar power?

Where can I find an argument paper from a scholarly source about solar power? I have to find an argumentative paper about 3 to 5 pages long from a scholarly source. Id like it to have something to do with solar power.

How much space and time is required to build A single Nuclear reactor versus a solar power Plant? So I would like you to give me the cost, the time to build the KW/h it produces and the space a nuclear reactor requires. As well as the same for any single solar power plant. (All the stats of each have to be from a any, but all have to be from the same one) It's self-directed homework that's due in today, but I just wanted to know the answer in the end.

Would you want a solar power plant near your home? List some good reasons you would/wouldn't want a solar power plant near your home. This is for a school project so please list some good answers.

Can you run an entire home strictly on solar power? I am building a log home several miles from the nearest power hookup. It will take nearly $30,000 to run power to my homesite. Solar appears to be a viable option, if it is possible to run the whole house. I can get propane delivered if necessary, but if I can do it all with solar, I'd be more likely to go that route.

How does solar power genertors work? Would like to know how solar power works. Also what does it takes to build one. How much is the cost. How much will it produce In savings from the electric companys. Is bigger always better. Can we sell this back to the electic company? Sure hope someone can help me. I believe this could make alot of money and also help us become more indepanted.

What country should use solar power or has the ability to use a lot of solar power but....? Doesnt? I am doing a project and I would like to market solar power panels to a country that would benefit from solar power but doesnt nessecarily utilize there ability to capture the sun Any Help?

How can I set my house up for total solar power? I am looking to find out how to go about setting my house up for total solar power? I live in the South so sun isn't a big problem for us. I'd really rather be using a sustainable product than keep letting the electric company keep charging me for THEIR gas usage. Exspecially when I see their trucks running all over town to run their daily errands instead of working.

How much would a solar power plant cost? How much would a solar power plant capable of producing 500 megawatts cost? Thanks!

What is the name of the windows (for a house) that change color or tint level with electricity or solar power? I think they are originally from Germany but I saw them in Mexico. They used to be done with electricity but now there are some that use solar power. Usually done with a push of a button mounted on a wall.

how can i power a computer fan via solar power for my science project? Basicaly for science i need to power a computer fan via solar power.. how exactly do i do this?

Does anyone know where to find TRUE grants for individuals who want to change their home to solar power? I have been looking for grants for individuals who want to change their home to solar power; however, I am finding loans in the name of grants or disguised as grants. I am looking for legit grants.

How much of our energy do we get from Solar power? And what are some of the Advantages and Disadvantages of solar power?

How much is it to put Solar power in ? and can you run appliances off of it? There is a home that costs $6000us to build and I want to build one and they run on solar power and I want to find out more about it and the other systems the house uses. I'm tired of paying everything out in utilities and rent to own nothing. We live in north Georgia. The website for these homes is www.leenks.com/link60723.htm I would really appreciate feedback from anyone that has lived off the grid. We are also SCA

Garden Pond Question - Is there a way to solar power my filter? I see there are solar pumps. Is that what's used to power the filter? I don't have my pond yet and I'm new to this so that's why I'm asking.

How can I power a couple small appliances using solar power? What would I need to power a small fan, some LED lights, ect in my home, without spending hundreds or thousands of dollers? How would I set it up? I think I would need a Solar Panel, a AC/DC converter or some kind, and a Battery? Any Help! Thanks!

What can be done to reduce the brain drain on Solar Power? I was amazed to find out that business people and academics in the field of solar power are leaving Australia to go to places like the US where they receive proper funding and backing.. Given the bountiful sunshine and enterprizing Australian spirit, why has this situation come about and why is it still being put up with?

Can i solar power my security lights? I have two 100w security lights on my garage, can i power these with solar power and what do i need?

What are some bad and some good things about Solar Power Energy? For my science project I need a list of good things about solar power engery and a list of bad things. Full best answer given out!

What is capacity hour rate for solar power batteries? I'm looking a battery for use with solar power and it has the following specs. Volts 12 Capacity @ 20-hr rate 120 Capacity @ 100-hr rate 145 How does this translate into running a 1000 watt appliance and how long you can run it with this battery.

Solar power good for mix of options for Bridgeport CT? Looking now into the issue of expansion of local power plant - A power company wanting to expand here in CT tells me that they do have a “solar powered station in Arlington, Arizona. The intensity of the sun in the Southwest allows solar energy to be a substantial part of an energy portfolio. Connecticut, with its more temperate climate, is less suited to solar energy,” but I want to find out if solar can become part of our urban skyline. Hope someone can refer me to someone who can help me in this search. Perhaps some university, or a geek in a garage somewhere, will introduce something new? How long did it take for the "scientists" to accept the element Oxygen...

How widely used is solar power in the united states? What percentage of people in the United States use a form of Solar Power?

can i connect a solar panel 12v direct to a 12 v power inverter? im trying to generate solar power.

How can i make a water fountain, without using solar power, or electricity? I would like to make a small water fountain for my garden, but without it using any electricity, or solar power, i want to make one that works just by the power of water... if ya get what i mean

can you connect a electric lamp to a solar power panel? i have a outdoor lamp i want to turn into solar power.

How much does it cost to produce solar power in contrast to oil or power, per watt? A citation would be great if you have it. Thanks. (And please don't just say that you like solar power or something like that, I only want to know about the cost--it's for a paper.)

How can we use solar energy / Solar power for household purpose.? I am constucting a new house. I want to reduce the power consumption from gas or electricity. So, looking farward for new ideas where the solar pannels can be fitted how can it be converted to safe household consumable power.