Many people don’t have solar power because they think it is incredibly expensive. While you may want to start doing the right thing environmentally, you probably don’t have the thousands available to purchase a photovoltaic system for your home. Well, maybe you don’t have to spend thousands on the solar options that you need. I [...]

What are solar cells made of? The answer to that question depends upon the type of solar cell you are thinking of. The traditional solar cell is the most common solar cell in use. It is of what has been termed the first generation of solar cells. Exciting new technologies have come into use creating [...]

Batteries are a very important part of a home solar power system. Solar power is only generated during daytime hours when the sun is shining. The lifestyle of most people dictate that the major portion of the energy they consume in their home is at night when they are home. A bank of batteries will [...]

By: Elizabeth Ann West Advances in solar cell efficiency and materials are making solar panel systems a reality for those in less than perfect weather conditions. No longer do solar panel systems need to be installed in only dry, super sunny areas like California, Florida, or the Sun Belt in between. Homeowners in cooler climates [...]

Heating water for a household can consume a lot of energy. As much as fifteen percent of a residence’s energy use can be attributed to hot water use. A solar water heating system can provide up to ninety percent of these needs during the summer months and a smaller percentage during the winter. A properly [...]

A solar home power system turns sunlight into electricity which can be used to power electrical appliances in your home. But before you decide to make a major investment in solar power, you will need to do some research. This research should include finding out how much energy your home uses and your home’s solar [...]

The components of a solar home power system are fairly standard, but there are some variations, depending upon the type of system you install. Typically the components of a home solar electrical generation system consist of solar panels, an inverter, batteries, charge controller, safety disconnect and system monitors. Other components like a grounding circuit and [...]