http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:51:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-169 George Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:51:08 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-169 it will work too well in the states that have 300+ days of sun per year and take away from parts of the U.S. that have less sun. it will work too well in the states that have 300+ days of sun per year and take away from parts of the U.S. that have less sun.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-168 Xristos M Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:04:15 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-168 Hello, Today is very possible to build your own solar power, and you don't have to spend a LOT OF MONEY!!! And you don't need to have 300 days out of 365 of SUN. Good Luck! Get more detail Hello,
Today is very possible to build your own solar power, and you don’t have to spend a LOT OF MONEY!!!
And you don’t need to have 300 days out of 365 of SUN.
Good Luck!
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]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-167 Peter J Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:45:53 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-167 Hi, You can find a lot of information on the drawbacks from using solar power in this site (http://www.homesolarpowerpanels.net). I think another drawback is efficiency, but scientists work on that with very promising results. Hi, You can find a lot of information on the drawbacks from using solar power in this site (http://www.homesolarpowerpanels.net). I think another drawback is efficiency, but scientists work on that with very promising results.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-166 Crystal Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:36:44 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-166 The manufacturing processes of solar panels are very toxic. They're ugly, they don't work, they require maintenance. To get solar panels enough to provide for your energy, you'd have to pay more for the panels than you would in purchasing a lifetime of electricity. The manufacturing processes of solar panels are very toxic. They’re ugly, they don’t work, they require maintenance. To get solar panels enough to provide for your energy, you’d have to pay more for the panels than you would in purchasing a lifetime of electricity.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-165 L Vyas Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:41:37 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-165 Maybe one way to make these solar panels more affordable is to pass a law that all new commercial buildings and government, state, federal buildings such as housing, nursing homes, assisted living, sub housing and the like all be required to have solar or wind power attached to all buildings. This could help with providing jobs to Americans since there is no current jobs that are coming our way that are farmed out to other countries at this time. If the government is going to spend all this money, why not do something that is going to help our future. Maybe one way to make these solar panels more affordable is to pass a law that all new commercial buildings and government, state, federal buildings such as housing, nursing homes, assisted living, sub housing and the like all be required to have solar or wind power attached to all buildings. This could help with providing jobs to Americans since there is no current jobs that are coming our way that are farmed out to other countries at this time. If the government is going to spend all this money, why not do something that is going to help our future.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-162 vampirew Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:13:02 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-162 Well for one, solar panels are not yet fully developed to the point where they're efficient enough for normal use for everyone and everywhere. Solar panels will gain popularity in the next 10 to 15 years as electrovoltaic cells get further developed. Another draw back is that you need a lot of them to power an entire house for example. You would probably need 5 to 10 panels sized at around 2 by 5 feet. And of course as you mentioned, they are expensive (at least for now). And finally, before solar panels probably get developed well enough, you'll have better solutions such as panels that can work at night and attract UV rays and get energy from those. (Although that one is still in the works and a big question mark.) Personally I prefer wind energy to solar, and think wind farms are more versatile and aesthetic, and a lot more eco-friendly when constructed compared to solar panels. Well for one, solar panels are not yet fully developed to the point where they’re efficient enough for normal use for everyone and everywhere. Solar panels will gain popularity in the next 10 to 15 years as electrovoltaic cells get further developed. Another draw back is that you need a lot of them to power an entire house for example. You would probably need 5 to 10 panels sized at around 2 by 5 feet. And of course as you mentioned, they are expensive (at least for now). And finally, before solar panels probably get developed well enough, you’ll have better solutions such as panels that can work at night and attract UV rays and get energy from those. (Although that one is still in the works and a big question mark.) Personally I prefer wind energy to solar, and think wind farms are more versatile and aesthetic, and a lot more eco-friendly when constructed compared to solar panels.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-164 hipp5 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:58:54 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-164 Solar energy has many advantages than disadvantages. Technicians that specialize in the installation of solar devices are hard to find due to a lack of manpower in possession of the proper skills. More are on below link. Solar energy has many advantages than disadvantages. Technicians that specialize in the installation of solar devices are hard to find due to a lack of manpower in possession of the proper skills.
More are on below link.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-163 Matt G Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:47:37 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-the-drawbacks-from-using-solar-energy#comment-163 In the big picture, the only major drawbacks are initial cost , and lack of reliability. Having $30,000 up front is too much for most people. Contrary to what another poster says, they WILL pay themselves off before their lifetime is up. What is yet to be worked out is how to build a reliable grid around a power supply that is intermittent. My guess is that hydrogen will become the large-scale battery for solar energy. There are a few minor drawbacks, but when you look at the big picture they're acceptable. These include: - "Ugliness". Some people find them to be ugly. Personally, I find a smoke-belching coal power plant to be uglier. Also, newer designs are able to be incorporated right into roofing tiles so you barely notice they're there. - Production. Yes, the production of them requires the mining of silicon and results in some nasty waste. Once again, though, a coal power plant requires the mining of coal, as well as waste in its construction and operation. I don't know what the other poster is thinking, but solar cells are very low maintenance. Once they're installed, all they require is an occasional (like once a year) hosing down to clean off grime and make them more efficient. In the big picture, the only major drawbacks are initial cost , and lack of reliability. Having $30,000 up front is too much for most people. Contrary to what another poster says, they WILL pay themselves off before their lifetime is up. What is yet to be worked out is how to build a reliable grid around a power supply that is intermittent. My guess is that hydrogen will become the large-scale battery for solar energy.
There are a few minor drawbacks, but when you look at the big picture they’re acceptable. These include:
- “Ugliness”. Some people find them to be ugly. Personally, I find a smoke-belching coal power plant to be uglier. Also, newer designs are able to be incorporated right into roofing tiles so you barely notice they’re there.
- Production. Yes, the production of them requires the mining of silicon and results in some nasty waste. Once again, though, a coal power plant requires the mining of coal, as well as waste in its construction and operation.
I don’t know what the other poster is thinking, but solar cells are very low maintenance. Once they’re installed, all they require is an occasional (like once a year) hosing down to clean off grime and make them more efficient.

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-engineering-challenges-to-develop-solar-energy-for-comforthome-uses/comment-page-1#comment-158 Dona Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:15:54 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-engineering-challenges-to-develop-solar-energy-for-comforthome-uses#comment-158 Solar is an old technology now and is fairly developed. Cost is a bit of a barrier but that is coming down quickly. Production scale could also be considered a barrier, as the industry can't yet make enough solar panels to satisfy demand. The panels themselves are limited in how much energy they can take out of the sun's rays, but they are getting better at this. Materials are a big thing now, mostly in trying out different materials and structures in the cells to bring down the cost and boost the efficiency. I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here: http://buildyourownhomeenergy.blogspot.com/ Solar is an old technology now and is fairly developed. Cost is a bit of a barrier but that is coming down quickly. Production scale could also be considered a barrier, as the industry can’t yet make enough solar panels to satisfy demand. The panels themselves are limited in how much energy they can take out of the sun’s rays, but they are getting better at this. Materials are a big thing now, mostly in trying out different materials and structures in the cells to bring down the cost and boost the efficiency.
I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here:
http://buildyourownhomeenergy.blogspot.com/

]]> http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/what-are-engineering-challenges-to-develop-solar-energy-for-comforthome-uses/comment-page-1#comment-159 Lita Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:11:14 +0000 http://www.solarenergyhomediy.com/qa/what-are-engineering-challenges-to-develop-solar-energy-for-comforthome-uses#comment-159 There is a company using a substance much like the Mylar balloons we give for birthdays etc. It is used as a parabolic which simply means reflector. This increases the efficiency of the solar panel extremely. This is a major leap in getting the cost down and making solar more efficient. This is one of the hurdles that solar faces. The other is the myth that it doesn't work well enough. There is a company using a substance much like the Mylar balloons we give for birthdays etc. It is used as a parabolic which simply means reflector. This increases the efficiency of the solar panel extremely. This is a major leap in getting the cost down and making solar more efficient.
This is one of the hurdles that solar faces. The other is the myth that it doesn’t work well enough.

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