How Heavy Are Solar Panels?
It’s natural to assume that the question arises from concerns about the total weight of a solar panel array and the impact on the average… Read More »How Heavy Are Solar Panels?
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Is Solar Tracking Worth It? Sun Tracking Vs Fixed Solar Panels
Sun Tracking – Is it worth it for solar panels? Sadly, solar panels are inherently inefficient. The most efficient are the monocrystalline type, which can… Read More »Is Solar Tracking Worth It? Sun Tracking Vs Fixed Solar Panels
Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Generation System Design Guide
What does hybrid solar-wind mean? The word ‘hybrid’ means comprising of two different types of varieties. In the case of a hybrid renewable energy system… Read More »Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Generation System Design Guide
How Much Solar Power Do I Need To Run A Refrigerator?
Some weeks ago I posted an article examining the possibility of running an ordinary household fridge with solar panels and concluded, like most other solar… Read More »How Much Solar Power Do I Need To Run A Refrigerator?
Do Solar Panels Work In The Winter?
Does a solar panel work in winter? Solar panels work wherever there is sunshine, most of us know that, but what determines how much electricity… Read More »Do Solar Panels Work In The Winter?
How To Use Solar Energy In The Home – Why Use Solar At Home?
Back in the 70s solar thermal heating was all the rage. That’s to say, it was very cool but in many Western countries people needed… Read More »How To Use Solar Energy In The Home – Why Use Solar At Home?
10 Solar PV System Losses – How To Calculate Solar Panel Efficiency
PV system losses have a substantial impact on the overall efficiency and output power of solar panel arrays. Good solar design takes into account 10… Read More »10 Solar PV System Losses – How To Calculate Solar Panel Efficiency
Solar Panel Mirror Concentrator – Do Mirrors Increase Solar Panel Output?
Improving solar panel efficiency of commercial solar panels has long been the Holy Grail of DIY solar enthusiasts, both for PV electrical systems and also… Read More »Solar Panel Mirror Concentrator – Do Mirrors Increase Solar Panel Output?
How To Test A Solar Panel | How To Check Solar Panel Output
Solar Panel Testing How-To Guide This instructional post not only shows how to test any solar panel but also what the tests mean in practical… Read More »How To Test A Solar Panel | How To Check Solar Panel Output
What Size Solar System Do I Need? How To Size A Solar System Step By Step
How Many Solar Panels Are Needed To Power An Average House? This is one of the most common solar energy questions. We’re so used to… Read More »What Size Solar System Do I Need? How To Size A Solar System Step By Step