In a sunnier location than Eugene, the sun shines for an average of 2000 hours per year. A home owner installs solar panels that generate 3.5 kW from these panels when the sun is shining. If the local electric utility charges $0.15 per kWh, how much money do the solar panels save the home owner per year? Give the answer to the nearest dollar.

In a sunnier location than Eugene, the sun shines for an average of 2000 hours per year. A home owner installs solar panels that generate 3.5 kW from these panels when the sun is shining. If the local electric utility charges $0.15 per kWh, how much money do the solar panels save the home owner per year? Give the answer to the nearest dollar.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter33: Alternating Current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33.6CQ: As shown in Figure CQ33.6, a person pulls a vacuum cleaner at speed v across a horizontal floor,...

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