Residential Solar Power Panel

I'm keen on building my own solar-powered alternative energy system in place this summer.

A single solar panel with 12V electric output costs between $100-250 to buy or build. Most of these are the portable variety (which cost less) and is a good way to reduce dependence on your utility company and generate your own electricity.
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2008-08-15 06:31:08 by Live

A brief layout of my solar system that I added to my small house. This house is still hooked up to the grid. I use it to run all the lights in my ...

I'm in the process of doing some research where i want
to find out the feasability of solar panels in
Pakistan.
There is a big power shortage in Pakistan and WAPDA
(Government electricity department) has no...

I've been installing Solar panels. Solar stoves, Solar batch and inline hot water heaters.Solar radiant heating. Solar home heating and AC, along with home made wind gens and other alternative energy items for the last 3 years in the Mexican...

2008-01-21 23:17:39 by azfarkhawaja

I know they have solar panels and they can be bought. But, does anyone know of an example of a residential or small business in new york city that uses solar power to offset some of the electrical bills.

Will con edison allow it?

Most all public utilities allow you to grid tie a solar electric system. Just how much will they pay you per kWh is the question.

It looks like NY has a lot of incentives, Check out this link to find out what the incentives are in your

2008-12-08 08:44:56 by Monsignor Klaatu

Does anybody know if there is any federal assistance available in the form of loans or grants to set up a windmill or solar paneling in a private residential house?

Not Federal yet. There are some state sponsored grants....

2009-07-12 06:06:31 by Jim Jones

Is there any chance of being electrocuted by solar panels?
Is there a risk for firefighters when they enter a building where there is solar power and stand in a puddle of water if there is short between the solar panels and the water.
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solar panels are usually 12 or 24 volts for the smaller ones, and those voltages are pretty safe.

larger arrays can be connected in series or parallel, depending on the battery configuration. It's likely for a large installation to...

2009-05-06 12:03:52 by smokingplane

This question is based on residential models currently generating income for average citizens that install solar panel on their homes. In countries such as Germany and the USA their citizens also receive rebates on the initial purchase. The...

Currently the Australian government will contribute $8000 toward the cost a new 1 Kilowatt solar system. Most energy companies will also contribute a few hundred dollars (maybe $600) for Renewable Energy Credits (Rec's). (Conditions apply. mainly...

2007-10-31 19:06:39 by Trevor