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= = =__How solar panels work__=

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 * When photons from the sun hit a solar panel the they knock loose electrons in the solar panels. The electrons are then put in a battery or batteries that when full can help power a house. But if someone covered their roof with the newest type of solar panel (Amorphous Silicon) could most likely power that persons house. Right now solar panels are so good that they can power a plane. Here is a video and a diagram.**

This is a diagram of how solar panels work. The effect of the electric field in a PV cell
 * Operation of a PV cell**
 * Basic structure of a generic silicon PV cell**
 * General schematic of a residential PV system with battery storage**

=**__Where to buy solar panels.__**=

Here are some you could buy at Canadian Tire [|Eliminator Solar Panel, 1.8 Watt] Product #11-1880-2
 * Features**
 * Eliminator Solar power panels are an easy-to-use, guaranteed solution to an ever-growing need for alternate power sources or backup power
 * Panels convert sunlight, even in low light conditions, into 12 V electricity - ideal for charging all types of vehicle batteries and power packs
 * Works well with small cars and appliances
 * Extends battery life, reduces expenses of replacement
 * Includes quick-connect hardware: connecting wire, DC clips, 12 V socket plug and barrel plug, mounting hardware/accessories
 * Built-in reverse current protection; won't deplete the power-supply system
 * 5-year warranty
 * 12 x 4 x 1" (30.5 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)

$29.99 [|Eliminator Solar Panel, 2.2W] Product #11-1883-6
 * Features**
 * Ideal for maintaining vehicle batteries to ensure easy-startup;
 * Protect battery from seasonal temperature fluctuations, prolonged battery inactivity, & continuous power draws
 * 34.5 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm

$39.99 [|Eliminator Solar Panel, 5.5W] Product #11-1884-4
 * Features**
 * Ideal for trickle charging any vehicle battery to ensure easy-startup
 * Protect battery from seasonal temperature fluctuations
 * Protection from prolonged battery inactivity and continuous power draws
 * 41 x 34.5 x 1.3 cm
 * Link multiple panels for solar power array

$69.99

In Store Only [|Eliminator Solar Panel, 15 Watt] Product #11-1882-8 Eliminator Solar power panels are an easy-to-use, guaranteed solution to an ever-growing need for alternate power sources or backup power $99.99 [|Eliminator 6.5 W Folding Solar Panel] Product #11-1856-2 The world's highest-efficiency thin-film solar panel $129.99 [|12 Watt Eliminator Folding Solar Panel] Product #11-1857-0 Delivers up to 12 W, 800 mA of solar power $199.99 [|Eliminator Solar Panel, 30W] Product #11-1885-2 Ideal for charging battery banks in a Renewable Energy System to power tools, appliances and equipment $349.99 [|80W Solar Panel] Product #11-1830-2 Delivers 80W of power in sunlight - one of the highest powered solar panels on the market $749.99 [|120W Solar Panel] Product #11-1888-6 Delivers 120W of power in peak sunlight $1,099.99

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