Latest blog posts by tag "Fixed solar panels"

Is Solar Worth It In Nevada? Nevada Solar Panels Is Solar Worth It In Nevada? Nevada Solar Panels
Is it worth going solar in Nevada? Is solar in Nevada worth it? Nevada is ranked #3 out of the US states for the amount of sunshine available for solar energy production. On the face of it, with 158 clear days, the conditions for...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 13, 2022
Is Solar Worth It In Florida? Solar Panels Florida Is Solar Worth It In Florida? Solar Panels Florida
Is solar power worth it in Florida? Florida is one of the leading states accelerating the number of residential solar installations and the trend is set to continue into 2021. The question is: are solar panels in Florida still wor...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 13, 2022
Will Solar Panels Work During A Power Outage? Will Solar Panels Work During A Power Outage?
A residential grid-tie solar PV system will be disconnected during a power outage. This is to stop the solar panels feeding back into the grid and presenting a safety hazard to workmen who may be repairing the line. This phenomen...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 13, 2022
Can You Run A Heat Pump On Solar? Can You Run A Heat Pump On Solar?
In an effort to be environmentally friendly, and to save money, many homeowners are opting for a heat pump heating system. What if you could combine your solar panels with this in order to provide the power needed? Solar energy is...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 13, 2022
What Time Do Solar Panels Start And Stop Working? What Time Do Solar Panels Start And Stop Working?
At the time of writing this blog post there is a huge trend towards installing solar power, raising many basic questions among home-owners. Some are complex, but most focus on the first principles of electric  PV (photovoltaic) pr...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 13, 2022
Is Solar Worth It In Texas? How Much Do Solar Panels Cost? Is Solar Worth It In Texas? How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
Is solar worth it in Texas? Solar panel cost As a general rule, solar is worth it in Texas. Incentives for solar panels such as the Texas State renewable energy property tax exemption, generous electricity buy-back rates and the F...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 13, 2022
How to Increase Solar Panel Efficiency? What Makes A Solar Panel More Efficient? How to Increase Solar Panel Efficiency? What Makes A Solar Panel More Efficient?
Efficiency of a solar panel is an important factor when using it as a viable power source – the higher the efficiency then the more cost-effective installation will be . Constant research is bringing results however, and developme...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 10, 2022
How Many kWh Does A Solar Panel Produce Per Day? How Many kWh Does A Solar Panel Produce Per Day?
How many kWh can a solar panel generate a day? As a general rule, with an average irradiance of 4 peak-sun-hours/day, 1 watt of solar panel rated power will produce on average 4 watt-hours (Wh) of energy. This amount equates to 0...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 9, 2022
How Long Do Solar Panels Last? How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
Domestic solar panels – How many years will they last? Depending on the brand, performance of quality solar panels is usually guaranteed for 25 to 30 years. It’s a general rule, but it’s highly probable that your panels produce el...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce November 7, 2022
What Size Solar System Do I Need? How To Size A Solar System Step By Step What Size Solar System Do I Need? How To Size A Solar System Step By Step
How Many Solar Panels Are Needed To Power An Average House? This is one of the most common solar energy questions. We’re so used to getting quick answers to our questions – we don’t want to be frustrated with an answer like ‘it d...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
Is Solar Tracking Worth It? Sun Tracking Vs Fixed Solar Panels Is Solar Tracking Worth It? Sun Tracking Vs Fixed Solar Panels
Sun Tracking – Is it worth it for solar panels? Sadly, solar panels are inherently inefficient. The most efficient are the monocrystalline type, which can reach 21% efficiency. This means that for every 1000 watts of the sun’s ene...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 31, 2022
How To Use Solar Energy In The Home - Why Use Solar At Home? How To Use Solar Energy In The Home - Why Use Solar At Home?
Back in the 70s solar thermal heating was all the rage. That’s to say, it was very cool but in many Western countries people needed a little convincing. The systems often didn’t look conventional enough for the average home-owner...
Jim Bruce Jim Bruce October 27, 2022