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Can the town you live in prevent you from installing solar panels?
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∙ 14y ago
It depend on local ordinances and laws
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∙ 14y ago
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can i get solar panels if live in a mobil home?
Yes you can get solar panels in a mobile home. Remember solar panels are installed on the roof and mobile homes have a roof.
What dealers sell solar panels around where i live?
Wholesale Solar offers all brands of solar panels at the best prices. Compare solar panels by brand and price, or by wattage, amps, volts, power tolerances, and weight.
Why do solar panels have to face the equator?
If you live near the equator, it's hot down there. Solar Panels can't power without Solar Power; The Sun, Heat.
Are Solar panels clean and renewable?
Solar panels are clean and renewable. Solar Panels produce energy without producing any pollutants. They also have a high longevity in live only dropping by 20% capacity after 25 years.
How effective are solar panels?
It all depends on the amount of solar panels you have and their photovoltaic conversion rate. Many people live straight off there solar panels and there's many others who produce more electricity then they use in a month and get paid for it from the electric company.
Is solar energy only available to those living on the equator?
No. I live in California and have solar panels on my house. I am not on the equator.
Are solar panels widely used?
Yes i live close to a person who has 20 solar panels but their is a catch you have to pay a separate bill for then because the government doesn't want you to have free electric .
Can I install Solar Panels myself or will I need a professional?
My husband is very handy and two years ago he installed solar panels on our roof. He just read the instructions and watch a video on how to install them. We live in Philadelphia and we needed to get a permit from the city, but thats all it took.
What angel should solar panels be on?
The angle of the solar panel should be equal to the latitude of the location. So if you live in California at say 40 degrees latitude the panels should be at 40 degrees.
Are wind turbines more cost effective than solar panels?
It depends on where you live. Solar panels work well in desert areas. While wind turbines work best near large lakes, oceans, or mountains. Wind turbines need to be very high up and solar panels need to face the sun as it moves across the sky.
Would solar panels on my roof provide enough power for me to live comfortably?
You can drastically reduce your electric bill with solar panels, but if by "living comfortably" you mean "saving money", then be aware that it it can take >10 years to recoup your investment due to startup costs.
What is the orientation for maximum passive solar heat for a home?
If you are north of the equator, south. If you are south of the equator, then north. It would be advisable to use an ative solar thermal system, as it will be much faster and more efficient at collecting the heat from the solar panels as the heat transfer fluid is pumped. Passive solar is solar thermal without a pump and relies on gravity alone. The angle of the solar panels from the ground will depend on where you live.
