what is the price of solar energy panels?

September 6th, 2010

i cant find it anywhere, all i can find is places that will install the panels for you and how you can get a quote on it

Here’s a good site that has a good selection, with prices listed, for everything you’ll need to build your own solar energy system.

Where can i buy solar panel in New York?

September 6th, 2010

I have a cabin up state where power lines cant reach it i was wondering if there is a specific place that is better than another in Ny to buy solar panel? I also heard you can get almost 75% of what you spend on solar panel back in government rebates is this true?

Check here
http://www.cheapsolarpanelsshop.com

is it possible to go green and use solar panel energy to power an entire gym?

September 6th, 2010


Absolutely, but it can be expensive, the best way is to design the entire gym around the concept of being green, this way money spent would be used most wisely. color, layout, lighting used, all these come into play but this way you get the most bang for your buck!!

Bring back The airships?

September 4th, 2010

Do you think it would be smart to bring back the sirships of the early 1900’s for transport? They don’t go quiet as fast as planes, but they are more comfortable. Also, they were dangerous before because you either had germany using highly explosive hydrogen for float-but superior design, or the U.S using non-flammable helium-and crappy design. If we put these together, then we could easily fix the problems…also, They had problems with turning sharply, but what if we had, say, steel ropes (like those used on bridges, but perhaps thicker) to avoid them being ripped in half by sharp turns. The airships could carry more passengers, be more comfortable than an airplane, actually be more reliable than and airplane, because there are alot more ways to ensure safety on an airship than on a mechanical airplane, and it could easily be solar powered by putting solar panels around its motors to keep them turning. ALso, they were always easier to drive then even modern airplanes are today! Don’t get me wrong, in times of war, airplanes will always be superior, but for travel and carrying supplies (especially to victims of natural disasters) it would be perfect, plus it would be a way to introduce getting rid of gasoline engines without taking down, like, fifteen different industries and destroying the economy, plus many industries would get an enormous boost from the making of airships! Many say that they would corrode to easily, or rust to fast and have to be replaced, but what if we made them out of a non-ironized metal (they exist!) that wouldn’t rust. Good idea or bad idea, you tell me your opinion.

They are incredibly slow too. Not exactly practical if you need to be somewhere anytime soon.

Need help with Solar Panels (FAQ’s and opinions)?

September 4th, 2010

this solar panel i saw was for 500 dollars
(i get a 25% discount)
and i was curious
will they produce electricity? or just heat?
what do they do?
is it a good investment?

here is a link to the one i would like,
no reviews but it looks new to the site.
and can’t go wrong with the price
heres a link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882260011
i guess you’re right 80 watts isn’t enough, but any help is good
oh by the way
LINKS LINKS LINKS PLEASE :-)
put in a link for a good one for best answer

That’s a serious panel, but the price is ridiculous. If you’re going to spend $549, who not get something like this http://www.solartown.com/store/product/trina-solar-230w-poly-solar-panel-with-mc4/ ? Also crystalline silicon, but almost triple the power.

I would suggest that you have a lot more research to do before just buying a panel. A single panel like that isn’t immediately useful unless you have a device that takes exactly that voltage, and is not critical. A solar water pump might fall into that category. For anything else, you would need additional equipment, such as a battery, charger, and inverter.

Even at these prices, a single panel is unlikely to save you money over the electric company in the long run, unless your electricity is very expensive. There is economy of scale, so larger systems can and do save money, at least for people located in the right place.

If you have a remote cabin where there is no electric company, then this could be worth it.

where’s a good place to get cheap efficient solar panels?

September 2nd, 2010


call a pool company,They usually have used ones

Anyone have or know someone who has solar panels installed in their home? Is it worth getting?

September 1st, 2010

I’ve seen a couple homes around my town that have solar power and I live in the Desert, where the sun is shinning and it gets really hot during the summer. We run our air conditioner a lot making our electricity bill high.

So I just wanted to know if anyone has or knows anyone that has solar panels? are they worth getting and is it the same as having electricity?

I have been doing my homework on these for a couple of years now and have decided that for me, they aren’t worth the investment at this time because a huge area needs to be dedicated for the panels in my particular situation and you can easily spend the equivalent of the cost of a luxury car on solar panels. The problem comes in when they don’t pay for themselves as "quickly" as many people say they do, which happens a lot. Spending up to six figures and waiting for the expenditure to "pay for itself" can be very frustrating when you find that will happen 20 or 30 years down the road and not the 2 or 3 as is sometimes suggested.

Also, some people find that they have problems with their roofing that needs to be addressed before the panels are installed. Things such as leaks, sagging roofs, etc., can lead to greater issues after the expense and labor of panel installation has taken place. Then, you’ll be looking at more costs to remove panels, repair the roof, and re-install the panels. Typically, you would have people that are knowledgeable enough to thoroughly inspect the roof (or any area the panels will be installed), but that is not always the case and you could be left holding the bag.

If you go all out to include whole house service from the solar panels, you will not notice much if any difference between solar power and your electric company. If you’re in the desert and have plenty of room for the panels, you should be okay. However, there are lots of ways to attack that electric bill without spending thousands on solar panels.

Have you installed the new energy saving lightbulbs throughout your home? Have you switched to a tankless water heater? Have you got at least double, if not triple paned windows? Energy efficient doors and appliances? Have you tried using portable solar panels for certain appliances? Is your home insulated well? Are all the holes and cracks plugged and insulated? Is your HVAC system an energy efficient and well maintained one?

After you have done ALL of these things, you will see a difference in your electric bill and will likely have spent no more than, and likely LESS, the cost of buying and installing solar panels. However, the difference is that all of these things work in concert to increase your comfort and the home’s efficiency without paying for the equivalent of a hot new Mercedes convertible.

Do you think people should be allowed to mount miniture cellphone antennas on their cars?

August 31st, 2010

I think it would be a good idea. The antenna can be plugged in to the cigarette lighter for power and this would help improve cellphone reception in rural areas because there would be more antennas around relaying the signals everywhere and people using them can get paid because the improve signal coverage would help the company as well (kind of like how people who have solar panels can get paid by sending some of the electricity back into the grid).

No because working with cellphones distracts you no mater if its hands free the drivers shoud be aware of the roads at all times

Are solar panels made out of light material?

August 31st, 2010

As in, not heavy.
Relatively light- compared to metals such as iron.

They are silicon, but most of the volume is glass or plastic.

Define "light"

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which is best solar panels in india?

August 31st, 2010

Aluminium Solar Frames.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=best+solar+panels+in+india&x=14&y=18&ih=2_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_1.1050_693&fsc=-1