Solar Notes
Solar Industry News from around the world.
How Does Solar Work?
Solar panels turn sunlight into usable electricity for your home or business. Learn how panels, inverters, the utility grid, and battery storage work together in a modern solar energy system.
What Should You Look for When Choosing Solar Panels?
Choosing the right solar panel involves more than comparing wattage or price. Learn how efficiency, panel size, degradation, warranties, manufacturer support, and system compatibility all play a role in the final decision.
What are Solar Inverters?
Solar inverters are a key part of any PV system, converting the DC electricity produced by solar panels into usable AC power. Learn the difference between string inverters, microinverters, and how the right setup depends on the property and system design.
How long do Residential Solar Panels last?
Solar panels are designed to produce electricity for decades, but their output gradually declines over time. Learn what affects panel lifespan, degradation, warranties, and long-term system performance.
Is there a lot of maintenance on Solar Panels?
Solar panels generally require very little routine maintenance. Learn how monitoring, occasional cleaning, warranties, and professional service can help keep your system performing reliably for years.
What Happens to My Solar Panels if I Move?
Selling a home with solar doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how owned, financed, and leased solar systems may be handled during a home sale and what records can help make the process easier.
Electric Vehicles Plus Solar Equals Big Savings
Electric vehicles and solar can work well together. Learn how EV charging affects your energy use, how solar can help offset that demand, and what to consider when planning a system around future driving needs.
Why LED Lighting Still Matters
Lighting technology has changed a lot over the years. Incandescent bulbs produce light by heating a filament, which means much of the electricity they use is lost as heat. Compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs, improved efficiency and lifespan, but LEDs have largely...
History of Solar
From a scientific discovery in 1939 to a major part of today’s energy mix, solar has come a long way.