Solar Panels
The Main Components of a Solar Power System
A solar energy generating system relies on four main components: solar panels, inverter, batteries, and charge controller. While other parts and pieces may need to be added, those are the four main ones to know about. Let’s look at each of them. Solar panels Solar panels use the photovoltaic effect to convert the sun’s rays into electricity.…
Read MoreWhere Should I Install My Solar Panels?
When people think about solar panel installation, they usually picture them on the roof of the house. While this is a common location for solar panel installation, it’s not the only location they can be installed. Where To Install Solar Panels The rooftop is the most commonplace for solar panel installation, especially in residential areas, but there…
Read MoreCan Solar Panels Charge Your Electric Car
As solar panels become more and more popular, homeowners across the country are becoming curious as to how else solar panels and solar energy can be used. We know that it’s a cleaner alternative to harmful fossil fuels that make it environmentally friendly as well as economically advantageous. They have been proven to lower environmental…
Read MoreA Timeline of Solar Power
If you ask around, you will find a surprising number of people who think of solar energy as a new technology, as in only invented within the last 10 or 20 years. Modern solar power, however, has been in development for over 70 years, and it is based on a technology that was first discovered…
Read MoreTips for Maintaining Your Solar Panels
Maintaining your SunPower solar panels is something that can be done quite easily through routine inspection, cleaning of the panels, and routine maintenance on batteries and wiring. Phosphorus and boron in wiring help with increasing negative and positive conductivity, as all solar cells are made up of two layers to help better facilitate the flow…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Solar Panels on a Cloudy Day?
Solar energy is a great alternative for those who live beyond the power lines or choose to produce their electricity. But what happens when there is no sun? Do solar panels still work? Learn more about how solar panels work during cloudy weather below. How do Solar Panels Create Electricity? A simple explanation is that the sun’s light shines…
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