Having solar panels can bring up a lot of questions. One of the first questions I was wondering before I had mine installed, was how weather resistant are solar panels? They look very fragile, and I don’t want to spend all that money to find out that their weather resistance doesn’t hold up in my …
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While solar panels are a great addition to your roof if your roof can support them, you need to do some calculations in order to determine whether placing solar panels on your roof is safe or not. So how do you find out if solar panels are too heavy for your roof? Solar panels and …
There are two main divisions of solar pumps: submersible and surface. Each of these can be used for different purposes, and therefore come with their own unique set of problems, so here some of the most common problems (and solutions) you may encounter with your new solar pump. What are some of the most common …
Solar panels have seen an increase in popularity over the last decade. You may have spotted a few panels on the roofs of homes that you have driven by. It’s the high-cost installation that removes it as viable options for most families. Why are solar panels so expensive? The main material used in solar panels …
Solar batteries drain a lot faster these days as more and more people using them to go off-grid are attempting to run complicated energy networks on them. Many people just getting into solar energy for the first time also do not understand the science and chemistry behind this relatively new technology, and poor maintenance habits and …
Today, solar energy is growing more popular than ever. It’s no surprise as to why; this renewable energy source is relatively easy to get and users can save thousands of dollars on electric costs. That said, if you’re a solar panel owner or looking to use solar panels, you may have some questions. Should solar …
Solar panels are starting to show up everywhere, and that’s great! More solar panels means more solar panel owners, and many new or novice solar panel owners have important questions about using their solar panels safely and effectively. In this article, we’ll discuss one of those important questions. Can you mount solar panels upside down? …
I was sat in my garden looking up at my newly installed Solar Panels and was wondering just how long do these things last? How much do solar panels degrade each year? A 2012 NREL Study suggests that on average solar panels degrade at a rate of 0.8% per year with an initial performance loss …