Is off grid solar worth it?
What is off-grid solar?
An off grid solar system is an autonomous power generation system that produces electricity from the sun’s energy using solar panels. With no connection to the utility grid, the...
Some weeks ago I posted an article examining the possibility of running an ordinary household fridge with solar panels and concluded, like most other solar bloggers, that it generally needs about 4 solar panels for the average ref...
Solar panels can be used in and around the home, garden and outdoors. The big questions is: Which Solar Panels Are Best For Home, RV or Camping Use? A great place to start is to have some basic understanding of what a solar panel...
What Is A Domestic Grid-Tied Solar System?
What is a grid connected solar system? (Grid tied siolar panels)
There are two basic options when considering a solar panel installation for your home.
The electrical output of the system...
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...
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...
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...
Solar powered air conditioning is perhaps the Holy Grail of the home solar energy field, particularly in very hot and humid countries.
A simple and easy-to-build DIY solar powered air conditioner makes a great project, but there’s...
What is a grid-tied solar power system and how does it work?
It’s no secret the world is turning green.
People are gravitating toward renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, which are part of the green revolution. This is...
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...
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...
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...
