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How could a lamp or water pump work at night using a solar cell?
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∙ 11y ago
Anything attached directly to a solar cell will only work when the cell is putting out enough energy - or if the cell is getting enough sunlight. If there is no battery or capacitor attached between the solar cell and the lamp or water pump, for example, they will only work when the solar cell is receiving sunlight.
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What is the difference between hydroelectric energy and solar energy?
Solar energy is generated using solar panels that face the sun and gather the energy. Hydroelectric energy is generated by rushing water. The intense pressure creates a large amount of energy. Basically, solar energy uses the sun, and hydroelectric energy uses water.
How do solar pool covers work?
The pic associated with this answer has nothing to do with a Solar Cover or Solar Blanket. It looks as if these are solar panels for electricity. Solar blankets look like a stronger version of bubble wrap. Their primary purpose when they are laid on the water (bubble side down) is to keep whatever warmth the pool water has in it from escaping into the cooler air at night. They are usually a light blue or clear in color. Clear allows more sunlight into the pool to heat the water better.
In certain parts of the world people use solar panels to harness energy from the Sun to heat their homes Which type of energy transformation occurs with these solar panels?
There are 2 types, first is direct solar air heating and ventilation similar to the Solar sheat product sold by yoursolarhome, this heats air directly from the sun and circulates the warm air through your house.The second, and more popular, is Radiant heating. Solar water heaters warm the water using Solar Thermal energy and that warm water is circulated beneath the floor of the home or through radiators.
Can solar energy be stored?
In many ways - in vegetables, in batteries, in heated water, and as hydrogen fuel. It's even possible to use solar energy to grow algae, then turn the algae into biomass, and then into biofuel. There a.re many ways, but not all are practical for everyone.
What are the disadvantages of using salt water to conduct electricity?
electrolysis of water could ensue, blocking conductivity
Instead of using electricity I'm using solar power generator for my home how much money will stay in my pocket?
By using a solar power generator to power your home you could save around 500 on electricity bills, if you also convert a solar panel into heating your water you could save a further 200 a year.
What are the advantages of using solar hot water systems?
A solar hot water system uses solar panels to heat the water. Some advantages of using a solar hot water system is it uses renewable energy, and it lowers heating costs.
Can you run a portable drilling machine by using solar energy?
This could happen. A Sterling steam engine power by solar could power a drill electrically and even run into the night on reserved hot water/steam. There is a large project going together right now using this technology. Check the web for Sterling power generation. ++ An alternative way is to use solar charging of batteries for an electric drill. Not sure what's mean by "Sterling steam engine": you could use a Stirling hot-air engine though.
Who is using solar power?
solar power is using in various things like for generating electric power and used as water heater and used many things
How does conduction apply to solar ovens?
convection could help the solar oven heat up the food or the water.>_<
Solar thermal devices?
This are used to convert solar energy to heat i.e thermal energy for using various purposes e.g solar cooker ,cncentrated solar power,solar water heater,solar furnace etc
Where is liquid water present in our solar system?
Earth, but there could have been water in Mars years ago.
Does a leaf convert solar energy into sugar?
Not really. The solar energy is used by the leaf to make glucose using water and CO2. Consider solar energy the fire when someone is cooking. :)
How can you heat water without using fire or electricity and are there any existing products that can do this?
solar energy
Should you leave the vinyl pool cover on when using a solar blanket or does the pool cover above the solar blanket hinder the solar blanket's performance?
Remove the vinyl cover when using a solar blanket to warm the water. If the vinyl cover is used at the same time as the solar blanket, the vinyl cover absorbs most of the heat and then transfers the heat into the air or water between the vinyl cover and the solar blanket. Then the heat transfers to the solar blanket and then, finally, into the water. When this happens, a lot of heat remains in the vinyl cover and air/water between the two covers instead of getting into the water. It is preferable to have the heat absorbed by the solar cover and then transfer directly into the water. Hope this helps... Too much redundancy in pool covers.
Could you tell me where I would go to buy a solar powered water pump in my town?
Have a solar powered water pump will save you on energy cost. You can order one online at www.siliconsolar.com.
How does Solar Energy replace electricity?
it doesn't - solar panels generate electricity. also, there is passive solar such as using sunlight to heat water or air and thus avoiding the use of electric - or oil - heaters
