The passive solar design employs surfaces in and around your home to collect energy from the sun to offer warmth in the winter and block power from the sun to avoid overheating in the summer.  You may save your home's energy use by up to 25% by carefully selecting and arranging windows, walls, and flooring … Continue reading Basic Infos about Passive Solar Design →

A solar carve-out is a portion of a state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) that establishes a particular objective for solar-panel-generated power.  Solar carve-outs in the United States allow for solar to account for between 0.3 percent and 14.5 percent of total energy output in each state, with goal dates ranging from 2025 to 2041. Solar … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know about Solar Carve-out →

Last 2021, the total number of solar panels installed will have surpassed 3 million. Solar systems aren't new, but their technology is still a mystery to many people. Most information about solar panels is already available. However, some concerns make people indecisive about getting their solar project–such as their functionality during cloudy days and nighttime. … Continue reading Using Solar Panels during Cloudy Days and Night Time →

Your solar panel system would be incomplete without solar panel mounts. Whatever your roof type or ground mounting system requirements are, numerous options are available.  This post will present an expert analysis of solar panel mounting options, highlight the top three solar panel mount companies, and explore the advantages and disadvantages of rooftop vs. ground-mounted … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Solar Panel Mounting →

Solar panels are designed to resist severe temperatures. Therefore it is doubtful that they will ever get too hot to work. However, there are still some heat-related factors that may affect the overall efficiency and energy production of your solar panels. What is the maximum temperature that solar panels may reach, and how does this affect … Continue reading Proper Heat Index for Residential Solar Panels →

Solar panels on the roof are the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of solar electricity. However, there are several more locations where you may install solar panels to generate solar energy for your home.  Ground-mounted solar panels and solar carports are two of the most common options in 2022. Another option is … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know about Solar Pergolas, Gazebos, and Patio Roofs →

The emergence of 500-watt solar panels demonstrates that solar technology is becoming more powerful. At least seven major solar panel manufacturers now produce this size of solar panels  500 watts (or 500 W) for a single solar panel is a very high amount of production. In 2022, industry-standard will require home panels to produce between … Continue reading Using 500-watt Solar Panels for Your House →

Knowing how much electricity (measured in watts) your TV consumes is significant for two reasons: estimating how much it costs you and determining how much electricity you'll need from a solar battery to keep it going during a power outage.  If you wish to use a solar battery during a power outage, you must first … Continue reading Using Solar Power for Your Television Set →

Flexible solar panels are precisely that: flexible and portable solar panels ideal for use when camping, trekking, or traveling in an RV. In most cases, you'll only need one or two for your outdoor solar energy needs, making them simpler (and less expensive) to purchase as a customer.  Which brand of flexible solar panels is … Continue reading Beginners Guide to Flexible Solar Panels →

The United States is one of the major players when it comes to the use of residential solar projects. However, despite the country’s support in using renewable energy, getting your own residential solar unit can still be challenging. In the United States, how much does a solar system cost?  Before subsidies, the cost of an … Continue reading Residential Solar Project Market Trend in the USA →