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where does the solar energy go to when it hits the solar panel?

I mean when light hits the solar panel where does the energy go and what does it become? Be specific. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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What college majors should i take to enter the solar energy industry?

I’ve been thinking about how i would actually get into solar energy but i don’t exactly know what to take in college. I know that it may along the lines of environmental engineering. Any help would be appreciated. Adding schools to where the majors are given would be cool too. I’m in Houston, Texas. Share [...]

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How does solar energy work?

Could someone please explain to me in detail how solar energy works? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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How can I create experiment to light a simple light bulb with solar energy?

I dont want to buy any expensive parts……. What is the most simple and basic and low cost gizmo that I can create from scratch where I use solar energy to power a light bulb and be able to store the power in a battery to be used on demand? Share It!: These icons link [...]

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How to calculate how much energy converted from Solar Energy to Electricity?

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? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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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? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers [...]

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solar energy?

i dont know if there even is a answer to this or not.. but to power solar energy do you need another energy source to run along with it to allow solar energy to work? I read this somewhere today online.. but im not sure where.. so i was wondering if it was correct or [...]

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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! Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Does the Electric company pay me for Solar energy?

I am moving into a house with Solar Panels that feed unused electricity into the PG&E grid. 1. Does the electric company have to pay me for giving them electricity if I use less than what my home generates? 2. Do they send me a check in the mail or credit my PG&E account? Share [...]

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Solar Energy?

In layman’s terms, could anyone explain how solar energy actually works? I know that captured sunlight can be stored and converted to electricity, but how is this done? What is this “grid” that I have heard mention of? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...]

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