When installing a solar system, you want to reduce your dependence on utility companies and become an independent power supplier. However, you have to consider night times and consider the efficiency of solar panels in cloudy weather or any other downtime for that matter. Although solar panels do not function at night because of lack …
Solar electricity is sustainable because it is renewable in comparison to non-renewable electricity derived from fossil fuels. In this regard, solar electricity is eco-friendly because its generation does not emit greenhouse gases into the air and water. Greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming. Another advantage of using solar energy is that it reduces or …
For more than one and a half centuries, inventors have been working on solar energy device developments and efficiency improvement. Historically, developing equipment to effectively harness solar power has been a challenge and current solar panels have a low efficiency of harnessing solar energy of about 18%. Also, solar power has been used on a …
You will use your solar panels for at least twenty years making the purchase a substantial investment in your life. In this regard, don’t be carried away by the excitement about reducing or eliminating your electricity bill and minimizing your carbon footprint that you forget to consider the important aspects of your purchase. There are …
Is solar energy the wave of the future and how will solar panels look like in the future? There are many future possibilities of solar energy. This article will tackle three discussions, first, a focus on the future of solar energy, secondly we will discuss the future of the solar energy industry and lastly, we …
Solar panels convert the sun’s radiation into electricity. When it comes to the maintenance of solar panels, the big question is, do solar panels require maintenance? Solar panels should be clean to trap the maximum sun energy. And as the old adage says “prevention is better than cure”, preventive maintenance will conserve your solar panels …
How many solar panels do I need for my home or company? I have come across this question several times. The number of solar panels you need is determined by your objectives for going solar, the kind of solar panels you will install, your budget allocation, the capacity of your roof, your current and future …
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As solar power becomes a popular alternative energy source globally, the solar industry in the state of Texas is also growing. Solar energy is an alternative to fossil fuels which is the regular energy source in the USA and other parts of the world and it accounted for over 60% of the total energy sources …
Use of solar energy is sustainable because it is a clean source of energy. Solar power generation does not release greenhouse gases into the air and water. Secondly, it is harnessed from the sun and not mined from limited land resources. Below we discuss the impact of fossil fuels on the environment and how solar …
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Solar energy works by converting the sun’s radiation into electricity to run electric devices. To generate solar electricity, you install a solar system which is composed of solar panels and other components that work to convert the sun’s radiation into electricity. When your solar system generates surplus power, it is directed to your utility company’s …
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