Is Solar Energy Reliable?
Solar power is becoming a way of life for many people across the globe. From isolated communities to inner city suburbs, solar energy is becoming a very popular choice to better the environment.
Solar energy has been in existence ever since life on our planet began. We have been using the strength of the sun in many different ways, past and present. The more modern technique of using solar energy has been through the use of solar panels.
Solar energy is 100% reliable, if our planet did not receive this energy, or if the energy increased or dropped significantly, then the earth would more than likely struggle to support mankind. However, some methods regarding how we use solar energy are by no means 100% reliable.
The more modern method of harnessing solar energy has been through the use of solar panels. The technology used to turn sunlight into electricity is still in its infancy. Newer and better technologies are emerging every year, and one day we can be hopeful that solar panels could easily support a large household in a reliable way.
Many people have had great success using solar panels to power their home, and this can be down to a range of factors. The main problem associated with the reliability of solar panels is the cost. Due to the more expensive panels been out of the price range of your average consumer, more and more people are opting for budget solar cells, which provide a much lower output, resulting in the disappointment of the consumer.
The people who achieve a reliable and efficient power output from solar cells either integrate these solar panels with a small home wind turbine or ground source heat pump.
The “green dream” is by no means a dream. We do have the technology available to provide 100% of a households power supply, yet cost is the bridge that places the green dream a long way away.
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Solar Energy?
How much human energy is need to produced solar energy?
How much engery will solar power produced?
How much do we save from changing to solar power?
What are some benefit in changing to solar power?
How to install the panel?
Can solar energy provide enough energy for a whole school with the enrollment of 650 kids?
Is solar energy reliable?
How much will it cost to install the panels?
Do we need to have certified people install or check the panel?
Does it have any negative affect?
What happen if the solar panel fails?
Do we get reimbursed from the energy provider if we don't use the energy?
Comment by Solar E — November 19, 2008 @ 2:28 pm
How about asking just one question at a time?
Just so you know, where (geographically) you want to make use of solar energy could make all the difference.
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Comment by TK-421 — November 19, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Depends where you live, if your annual sunshine hours are high then you will save more than if you live at a latitude with less sunshine hours. Solar energy will not provide enough energy for a school, you would need a combination of both regular energy delivery to back up the solar power. I would use certified people, and for legal purposes it would most likely be required on school property. I hope your school decides to go for it because the long term benefits to the planet really do outweigh the big start up cost!
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Comment by Behhar B — November 19, 2008 @ 7:32 pm
I have been writting a blog or solar howto about how I built my home solar electric system and wired it from the panels all the way to a switcher box in the house. I now works as a battery back up or I can shut off the electric from the grid and it switches to the solar power. For full time solar power.
I'll be adding more to my solar info page with pictures on how to even build the battery box.
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http://www.oynot.com/solar-info.html
Comment by Don K — November 19, 2008 @ 7:34 pm