There are many natural resources, but there are only three energy resources that can be considered both renewable and inexpensive: the sun, wind, and ocean currents/waves. Ironically, none of these…
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According to the American Residential Energy Consumption Survey, heating and cooling costs are the largest energy expense in America, and they make up 48% of the energy bill of an…
Solar solutions and dock lighting ideas include piling lights, railing lights, underwater lights, and various available styles that are as limitless as your imagination. Solar dock lighting can significantly improve…
Solar panels do not produce any noise during their normal operation. However, you may hear noises from your solar panels due to external factors. This is normally caused by wind,…
To protect solar panels from hail, be aware of atmospheric conditions, keep your system clean and well-maintained, and understand panel ratings. Although most solar panels are tested against potential hail…
Solar landscape lighting ideas can make the environment more attractive. Adding solar light bollards to a walkway, up lights under trees, underwater lighting in pools and water features, or LED…
The average roof in the United States could fit about 97 solar panels. This could provide approximately 31 kW (kilowatts) of electricity. But the average American only needs 19- 23…
In the case of the American flag, yes, it is illegal. The US Flag Code states that it is illegal to fly the US flag at night without adequate light….
Your solar panels will work in the winter with solar cell efficiency increasing in cold climates and functioning well with indirect sunlight. However, the problem you will face is the…
A peak power rating allows users to estimate optimum performance from Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Still, as we find out below, industry experts tend to take this number with a grain…
You can easily build a DIY solar shower in an afternoon with affordable hardware store supplies such as PVC pipes, hoses, buckets, and garden-grade spigots or spray heads. In addition,…
Broken or degraded solar panel recycling involves complex industrial-scale operations, which, fortunately, are not the only options for safe, responsible disposal for residential operators. These options include selling still functioning…
Many factors define how much solar power a refrigerator needs to run, from size and power rating to refrigeration system and duration of the operation. So when people ask, “how…
Solar panels series offer good expansion potential and lower cost, parallel connections are less prone to shading issues, while hybrid options combine the best of both worlds. Series connected arrays…
Fixing the leaks and opening the skylights might help make your attic cool to an extent, but harnessing the power of the sun – transforming it from problem to solution…
For many, bifacial solar panels must seem like one of those, buy one, get one free supermarket bargains. A solar panel with double the power generation capacity of a standard…
When it comes to energy cost and consumption, solar attic fans trump other attic ventilation fans. But this does not rule out the fact it is more expensive to buy…
Solar panels were invented as far back as 1954. Yet, who could have foreseen that in another 60 years, the solar industry would be a full-blown career and business? Now,…
Asking the question, “how many lumens is the sun” is a roundabout way of assessing the brightness of other light sources by declaring a baseline of visible light. By definition,…
Renewable energy is the power of today, but there is still so much mystery surrounding it. It seems to be this well-kept secret on what exactly a solar panel is…
The three most common types of solar systems are the on-grid system, the off-grid system, and the hybrid solar system. The advancements in the technology of each system have allowed…
When installing a solar panel, making sure you select the right solar charge controller can be a vital aspect. Similar to regular battery chargers, these controllers go in between a…
How long solar panels last depends on several factors. In most cases, solar panels last 25-30 years. During this time, good-quality panels will work at their peak efficiency. Here is…
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