Residential Solar Power News
Chris asks… How efficient/cost-effective would it be for solar power generation to be used on a massive scale? Although solar/photovoltaic panels are still quite inefficient, why not use them on a massive scale, in places like Australia or the Sahara where there is bright sunlight nealry all the time? Surely solar farms on a collossal [...]
Ken asks… What are solar panels made up of? I mean like bread is made of wheat, what are solar panels made up of? How are they manufactured? Sam Deane answers: Hey Zeus, I have to assume you are talking about the solar electric, or photovoltiac type of panel, they are the most common and [...]
Richard asks… 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 [...]