On-Grid vs. Off-Grid Solar Systems. When it comes to the topic of solar panel installation, you may have heard about the terms grid-tied (a.k.a on-grid) and off-grid solar systems. These are two important concepts to know when installing solar power systems. Depending on your location, power requirements and grid availability,… Read More
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev develop a self-cleaning method to remove up to 98% of dust particles when cleaning solar panels. If you are asking if solar modules can also be self-cleaning, the answer is YES! How does it work? What does it do to the solar panels?… Read More
If you're looking for a great gift for your children on their birthday, or even on no particular occasion, this mini solar-powered car will be the best choice. You can build this car using some easy-to-find materials. The best thing about this gift is that you will not only be… Read More
We see a lot of hype among people today to go ahead and join the solar revolution. We observe many of them investing their money to buy Off-Grid Solar Power Systems. If you are wondering whether it is the right thing to do or not, you have come to the… Read More
Installing solar panels for homes or businesses with flat roofs is an intelligent choice. The solar modules help the home or business owners to not only save money but also utilize their unused roof space. Do you have a flat roof? Are you planning to install a solar power system… Read More
Helioscope has become one of the most popular solar PV design tools today. It is easy to use and simple to understand. It has a lot functionalities that are essential to anyone who are into solar energy. No wonder, a lot of users have been creating solar PV system designs… Read More
Before deciding to install a solar power system, people will normally ask a lot of questions. For sure, the most frequent one is this - How much does the solar power system cost? For this example, we will consider a very common system size for residential or commercial installation. And, that is… Read More
The installation of solar panels for homes becomes a widely interesting topic nowadays. This matter of discussion is timely — considering the cost of electricity bill increases almost every year. Thus, finding ways to reduce electric energy consumption from the utility is a must-do thing. Without a doubt, installing solar… Read More
For the past few years, more industries, institutions, and communities utilize solar microgrids to answer their power needs. Indeed, it is true for remote places where electricity from the utility grid is far from reach. Hence, the solar microgrid system is easily becoming one of the leading renewable energy solutions… Read More
This article aims to provide the readers with a step-by-step tutorial in creating a design and simulation for a simple 500kWp grid-connected solar PV project. This solar PV design tutorial will utilize PV*Sol Premium 2019 in doing the calculations, solar panels arrangement, shading analysis, financial analysis and preparing the reports… Read More