Does making solar panels harm the environment?

• <div><p>Although solar panels harness the sun's power, they come at an environmental cost. The manufacturing process requires large amounts of water and involves hazardous materials like cadmium, silicon, and gallium arsenide. These materials don’t pose safety hazards while the panels are in use but can pose a problem when left in landfills. Over time, hazardous materials can leach into the environment. This is why recycling solar panels whenever possible is better than taking them to landfills.</p></div>

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Q: Can I hook up a solar panel directly to a battery?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth it to go solar?

• <div><p>For most U.S. homeowners, switching to solar energy is an excellent investment. A properly sized solar array can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-money-solar-panels-save.htm">significantly reduce your electric bill</a>, saving money on utilities every month. Most homeowners enjoy savings that cover the cost of their solar systems within 12 years and then turn a profit. Additionally, federal and state tax incentives are available that help make solar an even better and more profitable investment.</p></div>

Q: Can a solar panel power a TV without a battery?

• <div><p>Yes, a solar panel can power a TV without a battery, but only if the sun is shining and the panel is generating enough energy. Your solar panel and TV must have the same voltage, and you should install a charge controller and inverter between them so power surges don&rsquo;t destroy your TV. To watch TV at night, in the early morning and late afternoon, and on cloudy days, your home must be tied to the power grid.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to build a solar farm?

• <div><p>The actual time it takes to construct the solar farm is relatively short, taking between <b>2 and 4 months</b> on average. That timeline is dependent on site conditions, crew size, and the overall size of the solar farm.</p><p>However, the time it takes to get the ball rolling is significantly longer, ranging from 3 to 5 years. With a project of this scale, you&rsquo;ll need to obtain all of the proper permits and approvals to start breaking ground, and depending on your location, that could be an extended process. </p></div>

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We placed our window and door order with Champion Windows on March 21, 2024, and the final installation wasn’t completed until May 13, 2025—almost 14 months later. What should have been a straightforward project turned into a drawn-out, frustrating experience filled with poor communication,...
Champion Windows and Home Exteriors of Chattanooga
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Reviewed in February 2024
Chris remodeled one of our bed rooms and made a beautiful nursery out of it. Completely stripped the old paneling down and trim, installed sheet rock and new crown molding and painted. Added a custom closet. He had also found a water leak we had under the house and fixed it at no cost. HeÃ Â¢Ã Â...
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Reviewed in July 2023
Would not recommend Mr. Electric; they will try to scam and overcharge you. My girlfriend called them for a fried breaker and the technician tried to upsell and convince us to replace the ENTIRE electrical panel and additional unnecessary fixes for over $14,000. We called a different company...
Mr. Electric of Chattanooga
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Reviewed in August 2020
I had 2 appliances that needed attention. My dishwasher was making a loud noise during the wash cycle. The technician turned the dishwasher on, took off the front service panel and said "You should buy a new dishwasher, the sump pump is going out." The technician did not offer to replace the...
Mr. Appliance of Dalton
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Reviewed in July 2017
We had them do two rooms in our home, remove old paneling and replace with dry wall and paint. They worked hard, were here when they said they would be and no bad language. Very professional and we will hire them again for other work we want to do.
Johnson's Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2015
I called that morning to ask if I could drop off two vehicles both for repair the same day because I needed at least one back to drive to work the next day. I was told yes, to go ahead and bring them in and I just hoped that at least one would be repaired the same day. In a few hours, I was...
Cotton's Service Center
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Reviewed in September 2014
They came out and check it out. They told me that it tripped the circuit breaker. When the blower stopped working again they came out and replaced the blower motor capacitor and control panel. They were very prompt and efficient. They sent a man out to first do a diagnosis. They cam back the...
Malone Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in December 2013
put a storm door up and replaced two wood panels on floor.
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Reviewed in May 2013
These are the only people in the Chattanooga area that work on solar hot water heaters. I've almost got to use them. They're always on time. They're courteous and they clean up behind themselves.
Eastridge Plumbing Co Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
I've always liked my security company to be local and this was further out of the area. They wanted me to sign a contract and I was not sure if I wanted to. I did not have a contract with the local company. They wanted to come out and change my system over to their system. He came out and said...
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