Build Your Own Solar Panels Cheap

Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…

2 Agua Fria district schools going solar

22, 2010 12:00 AM The district has partnered with Tempe-based Clean Energy Constructors to install a total of 4020 solar panels atop two of its schools: …   Read More…

Pike Research Sees Solar Demand Growing, But Oversupply Likely

But Akeena will be hard-pressed to compete with South Korea's Samsung and LG, both of which are making a huge push into solar panels and already have name …   Read More…

Solar Energy Company, Hot Solar, May Be One of the Top 10 Growing Companies in …

The savings that solar energy panels provide is a key factor as to why people contract Hot Solar to install solar panels for them. Hot Solar helps clients …   Read More…
That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.

I have a few questions about solar panels and batteries.
1. looks to me that 60 watt solar panels are the most common and cost efficient. I understand that a 60 watt panel produces 60 watts of power at 12vdc. lets say i have five hours sun on the panel. how long would it take for a 60 watt panel to charge a standard 12 vdc battery from basically dead to full charge. I know it depends on the type of battery, but let's just call it a standard car type battery. looking for just general info not exact science info.
2. if one panel is capable of charging one battery in less than 5 hours of sun. how many batteries can it charge completely in 5 hours of sun?
3. using a 12 to 120 volt power converter to get 120 volts from a battery how many watts of power are you able to pull from a battery before the charge is to low to be usable without a recharge. again, i know there are variables to take into consideration, but i'm looking for just general answers. like for example, “X” watts of use for”X” hours.
4. I assume a 60 watt panel is a 60 watt panel? meaning, all 60 watt panels are created equal, they basically all produce basically the same amount of power with basically the same efficiency.
5. with a solar panel is it better to catch the morning sun or afternoon soon or does it matter? I understand the more amount of sun you catch, the better.
6. in order to take advantage of the tax credit, do you have to use a professional installer or if i buy the panels, converter, batteries, etc, myself and install myself can i claim the tax credit?

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