Your Questions About Solar Energy
Sandy asks…
Can you give me information on solar energy?
I would love to use some solar energy in my home. What can you tell me about how much it costs to begin? Is there some sort of federal tax credit? What all do I need to buy (panels, batteries, etc)? Can a homeowner do the installation or must it be done by a professional? Would also appreciate any websites for retailers of solar energy items. Thank you very much for any information.
admin answers:
When I was gainfully employed, prior to experiencing the bliss of retirement, I worked for a hardware store that marketed a solar energy system for single family residences.
The cost profile (this stuff is expensive) suggested that, if you planned to live in your home for 19 years post-installation, you would amortize the cost.
There were federal and California state tax credits available at the time, as well as a rebate from Pacific Gas and Electric (primary utility provider in No. Calif.) which produced a net cost near $20K.
You need to determine if your local power company is obligated to buy back surplus power from your solar system first. If they are not legally required to do so, that will make amortization more difficult.
William asks…
Where does the solar energy go during photosynthesis?
Where does the solar energy go during photosynthesis? Mark every correct answer.
A. The energy is stored in the carbon dioxide released during respiration.
B. Some of the energy is not used, but wasted.
C. Some of the energy is stored in the covalent bonds of the complex sugar molecules.
D. The energy is used to release water from the plant.
admin answers:
Its C.
The solar energy is trapped and converted into chemical energy by the chlorophyll in the leaf. The chemical energy is then used to Produce glucose along with Oxygen as bi-product… The glucose is also sometimes stored… So the answer is C
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