Solar Panel Testing How-To Guide
This instructional post not only shows how to test any solar panel but also what the tests mean in practical terms. The tutorial covers the basics of multimeter use up to the importance and practi...
After several attempts at designing a system that worked and was safe, I eventually succeeded in combining a kayak motor with a solar charging system, modular in design and easy to put together.
You can put a trolling motor on an...
Solar air conditioners come in two categories: conventional types that used a closed-loop system of refrigerant powered by an array of solar panels. This type simply uses the electricity from solar panels to power the pumping uni...
Are solar panels worth it in California?
As a general rule, solar power is worth it in California. The investor-owned utility companies operate near-retail buyback programs and other rebates include low-income family incentives...
Is solar power worth it in Arizona?
There’s a lot of activity in the solar energy in Arizona – hardly surprising as it’s officially the sunniest state in the U.S.
This post takes a look at solar worth in Arizona, exploring install...
How Much Power Do Solar Panels Generate?
How to calculate solar panel power
Everyone knows that solar panels are rated in watts (Wp), which is the unit of measurement for electrical power. Unfortunately, a 100 watt solar panel may...
Is solar power worth it in UK?
Are solar panels worth it UK?
Can we believe everything we hear about solar power in UK? Installation companies tell us that you’ll save AND earn money with your domestic solar system, while governme...
Sizing Solar Panels – How many solar panels does it take to power your home?
Solar energy is the buzz at the moment and many homeowners want to take advantage of the Federal Solar Tax Incentive while it lasts, but how do you know...
Is solar power worth it in Colorado?
There’s a keen interest in solar power in Colorado, which is not surprising as it’s the 6th sunniest state, just after Texas and California.
The aim of this post is to find out if solar is wort...
Is full sunlight best for solar panel operation?
Solar panels are not particularly efficient. The best can be up to 20% efficient, which means that for every 1000 watts of the sun’s energy falling onto a solar panel it will genera...
How many solar panels do you need to run your house?
To run a house with energy consumption of 33kWh/day, 35 solar panels each rated at 300 watts would be needed if the average irradiance was 4.5 peak-sun-hours. The total calculat...
Do solar panels work in rainy weather?
Solar panels do work in the rain but with much reduced output. Power output may be between 5% to 10% of the solar system rating in full sunshine. Output watts depends on the effective irradia...
