Adapting Solar Energy to Your Needs ™
Yes, a solar power system on your RV or boat brings freedom, independence, and pleasure at weekends. Also, it makes you look both ‘green’ and ‘cool.’ Indeed, if you have a motorhome, what’s wrong with adding solar panels on the roof and enjoy the free electricity? Well, nothing’s wrong, but the devil is yet in … Read more
This article reveals the basics of the main components of a solar photovoltaic system you need to know once you have decided to go solar. Whether you have made up your mind to buy a solar power system or build it yourself, you are to consider the following: How to differentiate between the various types … Read more
This article outlines the most commonly committed mistakes and blunders you might commit if you decide to build or buy a solar power system for your house or RV. We would like to share our experience about what to avoid once you have decided to buy a solar power system or build it yourself. Being … Read more
The definitive guide to how solar panels produce electricity The main element of a solar electric (photovoltaic) system is the solar (photovoltaic, PV) cell. Hereinafter the terms ‘solar’ and ‘photovoltaic’ are used interchangeably. We would like once again to remind that term ‘solar’ could be somewhat confusing because it’s also used for solar-thermal collectors used … Read more
Solar electric (photovoltaic) systems generate electricity from solar energy. The solar generated electricity can be used in your home/office and/or exported to the utility grid. Therefore solar power systems are divided in two main types – connected to the grid, or ‘grid-tied’, and disconnected to the grid, also known as ‘off-grid’. The main components … Read more