Comments on: Is there any type of item, that you can plug a normal electrical appliance into, that would use Solar Energy?

By: STEVEN F

STEVEN F — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:08:59 +0000

Solar panels produce DC current, but inverters to convert to AC are not hard to find. Any auto parts store and the automotive department at a Wal-mart, K-mart or similar store has them. As the sun is probably not bright when you want to use the lights, you would need batteries for the panels to charge. The inverters would then draw power from the batteries. I don’t know how practical this would be, or if complete systems are available. I know it is POSSIBLE to do each step of what you want to do.
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By: William B

William B — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:59:59 +0000

nope
solar energy is d/c current. most appliances are a/c
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ancient timer

By: Perihelion

Perihelion — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:20:59 +0000

You can install a solar collection panel or panels and batteries as a standalone array. The so-called ’solar lights’ are still not very efficient and do not last very long, especially outdoors. Do a google search for ’solar power systems’ to learn the options available in your area.
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By: .

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:33:59 +0000

There are solar systems that, through inverters, can supply normal 120 volt house current.
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