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You may have noticed that the weather outside isn’t exactly ideal when it comes to protecting your solar panels. While some systems can withstand a light dusting of snow, heavy rains or hailstorms are much more damaging. Even small hailstones can chip away at the surface of your solar panels and reduce their efficiency –…
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Many homeowners are excited about investing in a solar energy system for their home. From saving money on their monthly utility bills to contributing to the reduction of harmful greenhouse gases and protecting the environment, there are many benefits of having a solar power system installed at your residence. However, installing a complete, modern solar…
The amount of energy your solar panel produces depends on two factors: how much sunlight it gets and how many amps your solar panel generates. The more watts a solar panel generates, the more money you’ll save on your electricity bill. If you have a roof that gets lots of direct sunlight, you can use…
Cleaning your solar panels is an important part of maintaining their efficiency. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably installed your solar panels as a nice bonus to your home. After all, it’s great to have the sun providing you with free energy when it’s sunny outside, but not so great when you don’t have…
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For most of us, the term “solar panel” conjures up images of cheap, ugly panels stuck to a roof. These are probably true of the majority of people who have heard about solar power. But these days, there are a lot of different options for getting your home or business involved in the energy game….
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Refrigerators use electricity to keep their contents cold so they don’t spoil. Sometimes, you may forget to switch the refrigerator off, and it will probably take an hour or two for the appliance to cool down. Refrigerators are thirsty appliances with high demands once they’re running. As a result, most houses have more than one…
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When it comes to powering your mobile home, one of the first questions that comes to mind is how many solar panels do you need for a typical mobile home? This will mainly depend on the size of your home and the amount of sunlight it gets throughout the day. The number of solar panels…
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In addition to the number of roofs you can fit on your lot, you need to take into account how far your solar panels will be from each other. If you have a small house with very little yard space, that may not be an issue for you. But if you live in a suburb…
Understanding the durability of your solar power system is an important factor to consider when making an investment in a solar system. Even the most carefully planned and maintained systems will experience some level of wear and tear over time, which will impact its overall durability. In this article, we discuss the durability of different…
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If you’ve ever installed a solar panel system on your home or business, you probably understand the importance of getting it right. That’s because investing in a solar energy system is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce your energy costs. But as with any other home improvement project, installing a solar energy system…
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