What is Solar panels: Definition and 60 Discussions

A solar panel, or photo-voltaic (PV) module, is an assembly of photo-voltaic cells mounted in a framework for installation. Solar panels use sunlight as a source of energy to generate direct current electricity. A collection of PV modules is called a PV panel, and a system of panels is an array. Arrays of a photovoltaic system supply solar electricity to electrical equipment.

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    What degree should I pursue to research Photovoltaic solar panels?

    One day i would like to work on improving and designing Photovoltaic solar panels. I was wondering which degree in university is generally took, if one wants to research in solar panels. I for sure know that mechanical engineers research with thermal solar panels, but what about voltaics? thanks
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    Electrical DIY solar panels to charge a car battery

    I've found some resources online about building your own solar panels. The basic premise I've found is this: solar cells -> diode -> battery -> inverter -> mocha machine First off, if anyone has done this before, any general advice would be appreciated. More specifically, I need someone to...
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    Wiring Thin film solar panels into a circuit

    Hello, I'm currently doing a project which involves generating power from thin film solar panels, I have found the kind I need on a site (http://www.siliconsolar.com/flexible-solar-panels-6v-p-16205.html) which suits my size and power criteria but I am not totally sure how I would go about...
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    Can you add solar panels to a gas-electric hybrid to improve mileage?

    THe solar cells can power an electrical battery and help offset the need to use greenhouse gas.
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    What Are the Best Motors for Deploying Solar Panels in Space?

    Hi My name is sébastien Cornez. I'studying ingeneering at the University of Liège in Belgium. I'm in my last year in aerospatial. I look for informations, contacts and weblinks about motors for the deployment of solar pannels in space. If you have information can you send it to me at...
  6. Pengwuino

    Man uses solar panels to generate electricy, actually makes the news

    I'm amazed that i just saw, halfway through the year 2005, a news report on a guy who installed solar panels...nothing special, no special anything... he just installed solar panels and they are acting like this is some new technology that is just blowing the minds of people. I guess the reason...
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    Solar Panels: Cost, Use, and Benefits

    So what's the deal with solar panels? How much do you end up paying per average watt-hour your house consumes through solar panels to equal your use? As in... if a panel costs $2000 for that generates 200Wh, I am paying $20/Wh for the panel to equalize it. What are some real world figures...
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    Can We Stack Solar Panels to Increase Solar Energy Absorption?

    Is it possible to have solar panels one over the other with little space between them to get 10 panel stacked structures to increase the amount of solar energy absorbed? There are four solar panels. Another 4 on top of them leaving some space between this four and the bottom four. In the...
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    Different colored light on solar panels?

    would there be any difference if different wavelengths of light is shined on a solar panel? like red, blue and green light. would blue produce the must power becuse the frequency is the heighest? also would ultrviolet light work on solar panels? would it produce more energy?
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    Installing Solar Panels on Your Home Roof

    Does anybody know a website for putting solar panels on the roof of your house?
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