Monthly Archives: December 2012

Part 1: To start the experiment, we recorded the minimum voltage with no light coming on the solar cell. We exposed a solar cell to a light coming from a flashlight at different distances, first against the solar cell ( … Continue reading →

We used a flashlight with a coil inside as a generator. We connected the flashlight to a voltage probe, then the voltage probe to the computer. We recorded the voltage obtained with 0 shakes while 30 seconds. We have done … Continue reading →

Demand response ( also called load response) programs enable energy consumers to reduce the amount of power these use during moments of high energy demand ( in summer for example). Demand response programs are popular because participants in the program … Continue reading →

Solyndra was a manufacturer of solar panels. It was founded in 2005, and was shut down in 2011 due to bankruptcy. It was based in California. Before going bankrupt, Solyndra received a $535 million loan from the US government through … Continue reading →