How would wind and solar power do near Gap, France?

Near Gap,France and the surounding region how is the wind speed for a turbine. Also how is sun exsposure ( lenghth in day) for a solar panel. Also, locals, is alturnitive energy common? Thanks Best answer: Answer by abuela NanyBeing up in […]

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Why do some say that solar power would reduce oil dependency?

Electrical power in US is almost entirely fueled by domestic sources. Coal, natural gas, nuclear, and hydro. With a very small portion from sun and wind. Oil isn’t used at all. Best answer: Answer by WillWhat part of home heating oil don’t […]

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How much would it cost to run the entire united states on solar power?

And how many square feet of solar panels would this require? Cite your source if possible please. Best answer: Answer by georock1959It sounds nice, but that’s a virtual impossibility. Solar panels only work efficiently when the sun is shining, and at the […]

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How much would it cost to install solar power to a 1400 sq ft. home in rural colorado?

Found a piece of really cheap land (a little over 1K/acre) and just wondering the cost it would be to have solar electricity there – no electricity yet in the area b/c it is very rural and about 20 minutes from town. […]

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How would you convert your Ipod mini so that it only ran on solar power?

i store solar power in a 12 volt batt. and wanted to know how i would get it to my “L”pod (becuse it will soon be better than your ipod) Best answer: Answer by AmigaJoe-You’d have to use your stored power to […]

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What would be the approximate costs if the US had to rely on solar power?

Say the US needed a new source of power/energy. If we relied on solar power, what would be the approximate costs? please help! Best answer: Answer by rhsaundersThe US generates approximately a terawatt of electricity. At $ 10 a watt, going fully […]

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Q&A: Would it be worth while to start using Solar Power?

Why don’t we encourage companies, especially in the south, to use Solar Energy? Hospitals, Government Buildings, Warehouses, etc, etc. All these buildings have massive amounts of roof space that could be used as a means of collecting solar energy in a way […]

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Are the sun’s rays more powerful at higher altitudes?And would a solar power Generator produce more power?

If you live in a high elevation, will the sun be more intense because of thinner air? And would a solar power generator produce more power because of this? Best answer: Answer by UALogYes, because at a high altitude, the sunlight would […]

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how much would it cost to produce 10% of schools electricity by solar power?

why not retrofit a school with solar power to produce about 10% of it’s electricity. and pay back the gov’t that savings until it is paid back then from that payback point the savings goes to the schools budget. I would think […]

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