Comments on: What variables can be used in a science project about solar energy? http://www.yourenergy4you.com/solar-energy/what-variables-can-be-used-in-a-science-project-about-solar-energy Create A Green Home Mon, 21 May 2012 01:37:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Todd V http://www.yourenergy4you.com/solar-energy/what-variables-can-be-used-in-a-science-project-about-solar-energy/comment-page-1#comment-1207 Todd V Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:15:59 +0000 http://www.yourenergy4you.com/solar-energy/what-variables-can-be-used-in-a-science-project-about-solar-energy#comment-1207 For solar I'd use: # of hours each day of sun (only shine the light so long) % of transmission of sun , simulating clouds (use filters) Angle of the sun to the panels, this affects efficency, that's why some are made to move, perpendicular is best Timing of use of electricty on non critical use items that could be delayed until sunny (clothes washing, dishwasher.....) Difference between using a battery storage system and not. Using a battery will enable use in non-sunny times and store excess electricty as well that might go unused without it <br><b>References : </b><br> For solar I’d use:

# of hours each day of sun (only shine the light so long)
% of transmission of sun , simulating clouds (use filters)
Angle of the sun to the panels, this affects efficency, that’s why some are made to move, perpendicular is best
Timing of use of electricty on non critical use items that could be delayed until sunny (clothes washing, dishwasher…..)
Difference between using a battery storage system and not. Using a battery will enable use in non-sunny times and store excess electricty as well that might go unused without it

References :

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