2007-04-07 00:23:47 · 12 answers · asked by atilla.smith 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You're going to need a REALLY big solar panel. A reasonable rule of thumb for AC loads is 1 kW per ton of cooling capacity. (1-ton is equal to 12,000 BTU/hr).
A typical residential home might have a 3 to 5 ton AC unit. If you've got four 5 ton AC units, that means you need to produce 20 kW of solar power.
Keep in mind that these values are just to keep the AC running. The compressor's starting inrush is roughly 5 times the running load. Fortunately you only have to start one AC unit at a time.
I doubt you'll be able to sever ties with with utility, but perhaps you can make a dent in your AC bill by reducing your load via the solar equipment.
2007-04-07 03:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you need a solar farm. Where you would invest in area, batteries and solar panels to power your four air conditions. These investments are NOTHING compared to the cost of forever being tied to the grid. Just be sure your setup is worth 10 years or more. If you really want off the grid, you should do it now.
2007-04-10 17:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by trutsiker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly it can, but you haven't provided enough information to adequately answer your question. I need to know the total output of the solar panels (kw) and the total amperage draw of the air conditioners (kw). The basic answer to your question, however, is yes. Absolutely. Electricity is electricity. It can be created, transformed, intensified, rectified, and inverted. Electricity is the most versatile form of energy that we know of. A dog might be mans' best friend, but electricity definitely runs a close second.
2007-04-15 00:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by Rex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't you learned anything from Al Gore? He powers his humble 20-room cabin with tons of electricity and natural gas.
Otherwise - NO. It is not a good idea. Solar panels produce very little output and they are not economical.
2007-04-07 01:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought Airconditioners were really heavy on current.
Solar power, unless you have loads of high quality top spec panels, isn't good for any equipment which is heavy on power (such as electric heaters / toasters ect). Its good for lighting and running tvs ect.
2007-04-07 00:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by Narky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guide To Solar Power : http://SolarPower.siopu.com/?iPJ
2017-04-05 09:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is impossible right? Well you could use inverter(s) with the solar panels charing the battery and when i mean solar panels, i mean the right amount to charge the battery connected to the inverter. so its like this..............solar panel-charges battery-inverter converts battery power to whatever voltage(110v or 240v) a/c works normally....as long as there is enough light and the battery get charged..
Hope this helps..
2007-04-07 00:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Avi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see we can get 230v from 12v battery using an inverter and step up transformer .
so u can power a building by more solar panels and batteries.
2007-04-07 01:17:19 · answer #8 · answered by raja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be, but you need an area of solar energy absorbers, which will be bigger than the building itself. pl drop this idea and use the electricity
2007-04-07 00:28:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think solar collectors have any parameters in terms of size and output.
2007-04-14 08:10:09 · answer #10 · answered by robert j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋