Solar power question: What is the pricing of thin-film solar panels like per watt, compared to standard PV cells? I'm comparing 80W thin-film panels in the 6% efficiency range to 135W, 185W, 210W sized Kyocera panels. Also questions about sourcing from China and thin-film solar manufacturing. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Oct 5, 2009 - 3 answers

As we will probably end up buying a house in a sun-drenched corner of the San Francisco Bay Area, I'd like to learn more about solar panels. [more inside]
posted by the cake is a pie on Jul 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Is solar power feasible yet for a multi-unit dwelling? [more inside]
posted by mkultra on May 18, 2009 - 11 answers

Small, inexpensive solar projects for the yard? Got one done and I'm curious about what else I can do... [more inside]
posted by azpenguin on Apr 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Is it financially feasible to set up my own solar farm? [more inside]
posted by soy_renfield on Sep 30, 2008 - 13 answers

What domestic devices can be operated effectively on solar power these days? Know any interesting alternative uses? Wide open question.
posted by vizsla on Dec 28, 2007 - 11 answers

Solar photovoltaic fabric. I'm trying to find or recall about a particular type of technology that I half-remember, as well as find out more about the current state of the art for flexible and/or fabric and/or imprinted solar panels. [more inside]
posted by loquacious on Jun 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Solar-powered and/or hydroponic apartment gardening: have you done it or something like it? Do you like or dislike any commercial solar kits or hydroponics kits, or suppliers of seeds & equipment for container gardening? [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jan 17, 2007 - 11 answers

Electronics have always interested me (see, see, see), especially solar power. In hopes of learning as much about it as I can, I'll be taking a few select Electronics courses at my local technical college next semester (and beyond). My question is which courses should I take to reach my goal the quickest. [more inside]
posted by bjork24 on Dec 2, 2006 - 9 answers

PhysicsFilter: Is there any reason why a giant radiometer couldn't be used as a way to generate electricity?
posted by spilon on Dec 18, 2005 - 12 answers

SolarPowerFilter: My wife and I love the idea of solar power and would love to compliment our current electrical consumption with some tasty renewable energy, but where do we start? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 on Jul 22, 2005 - 13 answers