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Your solar panels performance and efficiency matters. That’s why you want to know if solar panels will work in adverse weather conditions, such as cloudy days, rainy days or snowy days. This ...

There are a number of different roof types, and with each roof type, there is a different racking application that will help maximize your energy potential. Identifying your roof type begi ...

SMA has made a name for themselves in residential solar installations with their popular Sunny Boy-US line. With a wide range of sizes from 3.0-US to 7.7-US, the new line has heightened performance ...

New York, yellow taxis, subway stations, that east coast charm, and now food carts with solar energy. Current food carts run off of diesel generators, which produce high levels of green house gas ...

The last few years have seen great strides taken towards renewable energy dependence, particularly in the environmentally minded state of California. Under Senate Bill 100 (SB 100), the state has s ...

Commercial solar arrays are typically designed and sized in the same manner as residential systems. However, there are a few notable differences between the systems that are worth keeping in mind w ...

Midnite Solar has numerous products designed for use in on and off grid solar arrays. From accessories to pre-wired back up kits, they provide solutions fit for a wide range of applications. Their ...

Often we get asked when planning and designing a new photovoltaic array, “Which Solar Panels and Inverters do we recommend to use?”The short answer is, it really depends on your energy needs a ...

SolarEdge and SMA America are two of the worlds leading solar inverter manufacturers and innovators. Together, the companies have over 50 years of energy conversion technology; specifically the co ...

SMA America is a leading global specialist for solar inverter system technology, providing solutions for commercial and residential systems alike. Residential owners may be familiar with SMA’s ...

Ginlong Solis manufactures highly efficient solar inverters with compatible inverter monitoring units. Although they are not well known in the solar industry, their quality and low cost makes them ...

The recent boom in the solar market is expected to continue through the 2015 year. In fact, the global demand for new solar installations is projected to increase by 25%. During the 2013-2014 year, s ...

Longi Solar and TrinaSolar are among the leading manufacturers of value-based, high efficiency solar modules. Both companies offer their modules at an affordable price point, making them an att ...

Commercial and residential projects are similar in terms of the materials you will need to complete your system. However, commercial projects typically require larger sized systems which means you ...

*Roof Top Solar ArrayAs the cost of solar arrays continues to decrease, home solar systems have become more obtainable for many homeowners. Furthermore, the affordable cost offers a great ROI over ...

Solar is now continuing to see faster growth in the US for both residential and commercial installations. Much with the rest of the technological world, rapid changes can be difficult to keep up wi ...

IronRidge and SnapNrack are two of the biggest names in solar racking. If you are new to solar, or are simply looking for the best racking system, it can be difficult to determine which racking ...

*Two Phase Trojan Battery BankWhen installing an off-grid or hybrid PV array, sizing the battery bank can be a complicated process, and oftentimes, research leads to more questions than answers. Th ...

Here is our top ten solar states for 2014 solar energy system installations. *Image courtesy of  seia.org 1) California In 2014 California installed an impressive 4,316MW of s ...

SMA America and Fronius are industry leaders in solar string inverter technology. Both companies offer high-efficiency inverter solutions for residential, commercial and hybrid solar energy syst ...

Unirac manufactures high-quality racking equipment for both residential and commercial solar energy systems. Their racking is known for being well constructed and suitable for a number of site con ...

Fall is officially here and the holidays are just around the corner. With the end of the year comes the last minute rush for solar systems to be installed. We have compiled a list of available com ...

There are numerous racking options for solar installations, but which one is the right option for you? You first have to identify where you will be installing your solar system. The placement of th ...

Net metering enables solar homeowners to balance their energy usage by exchanging energy back and forth with the electric company, usually for a credit. Net metering is a very useful tool to have ...

Solar energy technology has progressed rapidly in recent years, less than a decade ago the maximum output for residential solar panels averaged less than three hundred watts. Today, modules 400w ...

With the rising utility costs and power outages in the United States, it is no surprise that more home and business owners are turning to hybrid solar energy systems. Hybrid systems are grid tie ...

Hanwha Q Cells and Trina Solar are two of the world’s largest and most recognized solar manufactures. Both provide high-efficiency solar panel solutions backed by their over 40 years combin ...

Bifacial solar panels have solar energy cells on both the front and back side of the solar panel. This allows solar energy to be collected on the backside of the panel and enhance the energy output o ...

Trina Solar is a leading provider of quality, value based solar panel solutions. Year to date, Trina Solar has provided more than 40 GW of solar panels worldwide. In 2018, the company ranked ...

What Are Off-Grid Systems?   An Off-Grid System is an electrical producing power module which unlike 'Grid-Tie'; is not connected to a power utility. Off-grid systems are general ...