where does the solar energy go to when it hits the solar panel?
I mean when light hits the solar panel where does the energy go and what does it become? Be specific.
how do rechargeable batteries charge?
i am curious about how the solar panel in garden lights charge the batteries then use the batteries to light up the light
How do I keep rabbits from chewing electrical cords on my garden lights?
I have a beautiful fountain that sits in a 3′ open area, cornered by a side walk on one side, the house (brick) on one side, and the backside of the shurbs on the other 2 sides. Bunnies have chewed the cords between the lights. I want to shine the lights up, and onto the fountain at night. The fountain is surrounded by about 2 feet of gravel – up to the shrubs. The solar panel is about 10 feet away and I have it "hidden" off the ground on top of the shrubs where you can’t see it, so it’s okay, but the cords that connect the 3 lights together that are 6-8" off the ground are short. I tried putting plastic tubing around them, but even hiding most of the tubing under the shrubs (the lights are around the area on the backside of the shrubs) isn’t very attractive. The cords themselves are so tiny and can be easily hidden, but the plastic tubing is so obvious & icky.
I’ve heard about human hair, but what about dog hair? I just gave the dog a cut & have tons of it!
I have a sprinkler system, so liquid repellents get washed away Hair on the gravel is going to look gross, and besides, the part they’ve chewed is about 4 inches above the ground. There are too many cords to use moth balls and a fence would look hideous next to the sidewalk.
Suggestions?
How much solar power does a gas light provide?
I am trying to use a gas light for trickle charging a gate opening system via its solar panel (Mighty Mule).
How to build a solar panel for lighting/heat source?
I want to build a solar panel
Can a solar panel detect laser light outdoors during the day?
Can a solar panel detect laser light from a consumer laser pointer when it is placed outdoors during the day?
How can we bring solar power energy to our streets?
I was having a debate with my friend about ways to make the environment better and to have a better energy reliance than oil. One idea that was floated was to have every street lamp based on solar power (with backup electrical grid power in case it rains or something) anyway, here was the debate which we need your answers to: Is it better to have a solar panel on each street light OR Is it better to keep the street lights as they are and just install solar panel hubs around the city that feeds into the electrical grid?
Can you overload solar panels with too much light?
If you were to shine, for example, heat lamps onto the solar panel along with the sun, will the solar panel eventually not work? Or will they produce more light as long as more light is directed onto them.
what kind of solar panel would i need to charge i car battery?
i am looking to build a small solar generator to power a few lights and so forth, i have a deep cycle gel car battery, but what watt and volt solar panel would i need to charge it in an efficient amount of time? also, is it possible to hook up 2 small solar panels to one battery to charge it or would that not work? like would 2 5 watts be as good as a 10 watt?
thanks!
How can we bring solar power energy to our streets?
I was having a debate with my friend about ways to make the environment better and to have a better energy reliance than oil. One idea that was floated was to have every street lamp based on solar power (with backup electrical grid power in case it rains or something) anyway, here was the debate which we need your answers to: Is it better to have a solar panel on each street light OR Is it better to keep the street lights as they are and just install solar panel hubs around the city that feeds into the electrical grid?