Most people are aware of the incredible lifetime savings, but what about the environmental benefits of solar panels? Homes and businesses are some of the biggest consumers of electricity. In the US, about 39% of the total energy is used to generate electricity. Traditionally electricity...
A solar thermal system may seem to be the same as solar panels, but they are quite different. While solar panels produce electricity, solar thermals heat water to be used in your hot water heater. While solar thermals can be more efficient and are reliable even on cloudy days, PV systems...
There are several differences between polycrystalline and monocrystalline solar panels. Mono solar panels are made from a single silicon crystal, while poly is made from melting down crystals into multiple cells. This creates a visual difference in the panels. Mono panels typically are...
Cleaning solar panels is not as stressful as you probably thought. The only maintenance that solar panels may need is to be washed due to soiling and dirt build up. Google did a study, where they tested a set of flat panels and a set of tilted panels. They didn’t wash either set of panels...
Solar panel aesthetics have deterred people from going solar in the past. Homeowners are often well aware of the environmental benefits of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, but many times the discussion to go solar gets stuck at the thought of spoiling the aesthetics of a home. This doesn’t...
Solar panel efficiency is the measure of how much energy a produced versus how much energy “hits” the module. The modules on the market right now have efficiencies between 8-23%. The more efficient a module is, the more power it produces per unit area. The higher efficiency ones are...
Solar panel efficiency is the measure of how much energy a produced versus how much energy “hits” the module. The modules on the market right now have efficiencies between 8-23%. The more efficient a module is, the more power it produces per unit area. The higher efficiency ones are...
When homeowners think of going solar, they probably immediately picture a rooftop solar array. While rooftop installations are common and often great fits for solar projects, the alternative option of a ground-mounted installation may fit certain projects’ needs. If a roof has...
If you’ve already looked into going solar, someone may have told you that one of the benefits of the leasing model is that the leasing company will be responsible for all solar panel maintenance. Though this sounds great, it’s really just a sales tactic. Since there are no moving parts...
