What are 2/3 disadvantages of solar energy?
The 2 main disadvantages of solar energy are dependence on weather conditions and the inability to store electricity. Solar energy output depends mostly on direct sunlight. A cloudy day...
How many solar panels do you need to mine bitcoin?
How much energy does it take to mine bitcoin?
If running multiple GPUs to mine bitcoin, approximately 6000 watts of solar panels is required to run a bitcoin mining rig during the...
What appliances will a 400 watts solar panel run?
A 400 watt solar panel with full irradiance will run an AC load (constant) of 360 watts. This value takes into account 10% inverter losses. This includes a combination of appliance...
Designing a DIY solar pergola
Can You Put Solar Panels On A Pergola?
A pergola is an structure with a roof and four or more pillars supporting it. In some circumstances it can be a great idea to use that extra roof space for mount...
For most home appliances it’s quite easy to work out exactly how many solar panels you would need to run them.
This is because they pull a constant current, so once you know an appliance power rating in watts, you can match t...
Sizing solar panels, battery energy storage and inverter
Sizing solar panels, batteries and inverter for a solar system
A true off-grid solar power system includes solar panels, a bank of batteries for energy storage and one or mo...
Correct size panel need for 12 volt battery charging?
How to work out the size of solar panel needed
Follow these steps to work out the best solar panel size for charging your 12V battery – this is what you need to know and do:
W...
How to optimise solar panel tilt angle to maximize output?
The optimum solar panel angle to maximize power output depends on the system geophysical location and the season. In Summer the angle can be calculated by subtracting 15°...
How much power does 1 acre of solar produce?
In Portugal where I live, huge solar farms are appearing throughout the countryside as many farmers are quickly seeing that there may make more revenue to be earned in selling solar pow...
What does hybrid solar wind mean?
The word ‘hybrid’ means comprising of two different types of varieties. In the case of a hybrid renewable energy system the means of generating electricity could be a combination of PV (solar pane...
How long does a 200Ah battery last – what can it power?
As a general rule, the run time of a 200Ah battery depends on the battery chemistry and the size of the load connected to it. Battery temperature and discharge rate also imp...
