Can solar panel and wind turbine generator system run continuously for 6 month or longer?

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I am planning on building a solar panel and a wind turbine that run in one generator. I just want to know if the generator can run for 6 month straight or longer? Anyone with some advices I would appreciated.

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Is Northern Ohio a good place to use solar and wind energy?

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My family is thinking of using a solar panel and a windmill to power our home. Do you think this would work well in Northern Ohio?

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How much energy does it take to make, install, and eventually dispose of a solar panel?

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I am curious about how much of the energy that a solar panel of a given size and capacity will produce in it’s lifetime, and what fraction of that energy was required to produce it in the first place?

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How can I tell if my solar light is working?

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If I put a ‘charged’ battery in it, it will light-up after dark. But, I don’t think the ‘solar panel’ is charging the battery! Is there a way I can check it, without getting too complicated?

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How to build a small SOLAR PANEL that will light a 60 watt light bulb?

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Hi. I need to build a solar panel for a project. it should be able to light a 60 watt light bulb. also, it should be about 3×3 ft if it is 50% efficient. if anyone knows any websites or can help me, please answer! thanks.

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