Adapting Solar Energy to Your Needs ™
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If you are interested in solar photovoltaic power, this bundle of two books is the right tool for you. We have created it to reveal how photovoltaics can work for you and make your life easier. Solar panel photovoltaic systems are becoming an affordable alternative that can make you independent of the utility grid. These … Read more
The most crucial step for achieving a cost-efficient sizing of your off-grid and RV solar power systems is the correct determination of the electricity usage. Our AC and DC load calculators have been created to help you estimate your solar power consumption fast and easy! We highly recommend you to read the quick start guides … 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
Along with numerous advantages, solar power has some drawbacks. Let’s list the most important disadvantages of solar power: 1. Solar electricity might not be economically beneficial for everyone Our comment on this disadvantage of solar power: Although prices of photovoltaics / solar panels are steadily going down and electricity prices rise gradually in the USA … Read more
If you are planning to buy a photovoltaic solar power system, you are supposed to start with increasing energy efficiency of your home or office. Achieving energy efficiency means reducing electrical consumption and your monthly electricity bills respectively. Why is energy efficiency so important? Simply because saving energy is less expensive than producing energy. By … Read more