Earth’s most abundant and completely free energy source, the sun, is the future of household living. In fact, all of the sun’s plentiful energy shining on the Earth for one hour can power the entire world for a year! Yet, somehow, only a small percentage of U.S....
The electrical current carrying wires of a solar panel system have an inherent resistance to the current’s flow. As a result, small amounts of voltage is lost during the transmission of the current, a process known as voltage drop. Due to voltage drops, an array of...
When it comes to residential solar energy storage, there are two types of batteries that are most commonly used: lead-acid, which has been around for over 100 years, and lithium-ion, which gained popularity in the 1990s. To help you make an informed decision on which...
Solar inverters convert direct current (DC) that solar panels generate into alternating current (AC) that powers most home appliances. With all the solar technologies available, you may find it difficult deciding on the right solar option. The two main types of...
Homeowners looking to reduce their carbon footprint are likely considering alternate sources of energy such as solar power and zero-emission transportation like electric cars. Fortunately, solar panels and electric cars and are a match made in heaven. Similar to the...
When it comes to maximizing the efficiency of solar panels, the angle at which they are installed plays a pivotal role. In Maitland, Florida, where the sun is a generous source of energy for most of the year, setting up your solar panels at the optimal angle can...
A charge controller is a voltage or current regulator that keeps electric cells from overcharging. While most batteries need 12 to 14 volts to get fully charged, exceeding this voltage will damage the batteries. Thus, solar panels can be equipped with a charger...
There's no doubt that solar panels make a great investment. Incentives range from tax savings and drastically lower electric bills to the reduction of your household's carbon footprint. However, some might feel reluctant to take the plunge in the solar panel market...
A Solar PPA, or more formally known as a Power Purchase Agreement, is a financial contract between a developer and homeowner where both parties mutually benefit from the installation of solar panels on the roof of the homeowner's house. In this agreement, the...
Solar power is the future of sustainable household energy. With the price of rooftop solar panels decreasing and a range of incentives and rebates available from many levels of government, there's never been a better time to consider installing solar panels on your...
Solar powered photovoltaic systems have never been more popular, or more affordable. As concerns about sustainable living spread, solar power has emerged as a cornerstone of green building. One of the best things about it is the flexibility it affords property owners...
There are a lot of great benefits to solar power, from saving money on power to reducing your impact on the environment. To help encourage you to make the switch, here are some great (and urgent) reasons to go solar before 2020. Save Energy Installing a solar panel...