When it comes to buying a home, most people focus on the features and the value of the home they’re buying. But when you add up all your monthly utilities and the cost of maintaining your roof over that space year after year, it makes sense to take into account what you’ll be spending on…
There are three primary categories of batteries used to store energy from photovoltaic (PV) systems – primary, secondary, and tertiary. A secondary battery is a type of maintenance-free sealed lead acid battery that has two electrodes: a positive electrode, called the anode, and a negative electrode, called the cathode. Solar batteries come in different shapes…
Installing a solar system is not difficult, but it does require some time and energy. Here are a few helpful hints that will make the process go more smoothly and in less time than you think: Make sure you have enough room. The system needs to be installed on a south-facing wall for best performance….
There are several ways to harvest energy from the sun. They can be broadly categorized as passive or active. Passive solar uses the sun’s rays to heat a home through its walls, attic, and windows. Active solar systems use photovoltaic panels and special storage batteries called trackers to generate electricity from sunlight. These devices allow…
You’ve probably heard a lot about solar energy and how it’s a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. But what you may not know is that there are a variety of solar financing options available that can make going solar more affordable than ever. In this blog post, we’ll explore some…
Do you know how much energy your house uses? You probably don’t. Unfortunately, most people focus on the exterior of their home and ignore everything else. This is a mistake! Your home consumes energy just like any other appliance or fixture. A house’s annual energy consumption depends on many different factors. For example, what kind…
If you have gotten to this point in the article, then you are probably looking at solar and thinking, “Okay, I get it. I can’t just put panels on my roof. But how do I get more out of them?” Solar is an excellent way to reduce your energy bill and increase your home’s energy…
A kilowatt-hour (abbreviated kWh or kW⋅h) is a unit of energy equal to the rate at which electric current flows for one hour. It is commonly used in reference to electricity usage, but can be used for any type of energy that results from the transformation of matter such as chemical reactions, heat engines, and…
Solar power is one of the most affordable sources of renewable energy. As of today, more than half of the world’s population lives in areas that are sunny most of the year. The energy produced by the sun can be harnessed through different methods like using solar panels or through solar thermal power plants. The…
Installing your own solar panels can be a rewarding experience. You can save money by generating your own electricity, have a direct impact on reducing carbon emissions, and increase your local economy if you run a small business from home. Your local council may also have some incentives to help make it more affordable so…