New to Solar:Can I use solar panels designed for ATV batteries to power my garage lights?
I’ve found some $50-80 solar panels for 15 watts of power used to keep ATV or boat batteries charged. Will these panels be able to be used to power my on-at-dusk light bulbs or will I have to buy other adaptive equipment?
This would be my first solar panel purchase and I’m wanting to be able to add panels as I can and as I learn how to use them effectively.
To run lights…you will need solar panels which charge the batteries and an inverter to run the lights…the lights will have to be wired to this…(this is just a basic rundown)…for more info go to your local store…check yellow pages..to discuss what you will need at a specialized store for solar (not hardware store)..then you will have a better idea of what you need and how it works in more detail.
doubtful. you need higher wattage solar panels for home lighting. figure 25% more wattage than your load needs. plus, the lights won’t work when the sun goes down without some sort of battery back-up
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To run lights…you will need solar panels which charge the batteries and an inverter to run the lights…the lights will have to be wired to this…(this is just a basic rundown)…for more info go to your local store…check yellow pages..to discuss what you will need at a specialized store for solar (not hardware store)..then you will have a better idea of what you need and how it works in more detail.
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The least expensive light for use with a solar panel is the fluorescent bulb. These light bulbs are long-lasting, and very efficient – about 20% of your energy will be converted into light. A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) fits a standard light socket, and uses far less electricity than other types. One CFL may produce as much light as 4 standard bulbs.
CFLs can be purchased for DC input directly from a solar panel, and are used just that way in many developing countries.
In some isolated locations, CFLs are used in streetlights powered by solar panels.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights are the most energy efficient, but more expensive than CFLs.
References :
http://www.solar-energy-connection.com/solar-panels/what-type-of-light-is-best-for-solar-panels-12/
http://www.ablamp.com/index.html
http://www.ablamp.com/LED_mr16_12volt_dc_led_lightbulb.html
http://www.ledliquidatorsinc.com/
try one of these guides – should be able to help you
http://freerenewableenergy.info
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http://freerenewableenergy.info