Industry News
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Why Are More Solar Modules At Risk for Thermal Runaway?
Many people are exploring how they could expand their renewable energy usage, including solar battery storage products. These solutions allow the storage of excess power produced for later use. That strategy is particularly convenient for individuals living in cloudy climates. However, high-watt...Read more -
How To Make Sure Your Solar Panels Last For Decades
Solar panels typically last more than 25 years. Using a reputable installer and doing basic maintenance are essential. It wasn’t too long ago that powering our homes with solar energy seemed like science fiction. Even within the last decade, it was a strange sight to see a roof covered in ...Read more -
How Big Are Solar Panels? Here’s Their Typical Size and Weight
Solar panels are not all the same. But understanding the basics of how they’ll fit on your roof is essential. The idea of putting solar panels on your roof might fill your mind with dreams of low utility bills and earth-friendly power generation. While that’s definitely possible, wha...Read more -
Are your solar panels working?
Many solar owners have little idea if the solar photovoltaic (PV) system on their roof is working properly. A 2018 CHOICE member survey found that about one in every three solar PV system owners had experienced problems with their system, with 11% reporting that their system was producing less e...Read more -
On-Grid or Off-Grid Solar System: Which One is Better for You?
When it comes to transitioning to renewable energy sources, solar energy is one of the most reliable options that is available today. Businesses as well as individuals are turning to solar power systems in a bid save energy costs and go green. Broadly, there are two types of solar systems, on-gr...Read more -
China bans export of core solar panel technologies
Reverse Golden Rule – treat others as they’ve treated you – is meant to keep lead status in making large silicons In a mirror image of what the United States has been doing with semiconductor lithography technology, China has recently amended its rules to ban the export of several core solar pan...Read more -
“Inverter” Journey of Photovoltaic Inverter
The popularity of the solar photovoltaic market has driven the development of the solar inverter industry. Generally speaking, solar inverters are divided into three types: centralized inverters, string inverters, and micro inverters. Centralized inverters, which converge first and then invert, ...Read more -
Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Solar Panels: 2023 Guide
Review our side-by-side comparison of monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels to determine which type is right for your home. The type of solar panels you choose determine your system’s overall performance and cost-saving potential. Monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels are the mos...Read more -
How To Build Your Own Off-Grid Solar System
If you want to try your hand at DIY solar, a small off-grid system is safer and easier to install than a full rooftop solar system. In most places, installing and connecting a solar system to the grid requires professional licenses or certifications. And, as we covered in our previous article, m...Read more -
Rooftop solar tax break warning
The South African government should rather scrap VAT on entire solar installations than offer a rebate on solar PV panels to bring true load-shedding relief to households. That is the view of financial planner Paul Roelofse, who recently spoke to Radio 702 about the government’s rooftop solar t...Read more -
Inverted perovskite solar cell achieves 23.9% efficiency, high durability
A US-Canadian group of scientists has used Lewis base molecules to improve surface passivation in a perovskite solar cell. The team produced a device with a high open-circuit voltage and remarkable stability levels. A US-Canadian research team has fabricated an inverted perovskite solar cell by ...Read more -
The Power of Central and String Inverters in Solar Energy Systems
Solar energy systems are becoming more popular as a way to generate electricity and reduce dependence on traditional power sources. Two types of inverters are commonly used in solar energy systems: central inverters and string inverters. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choi...Read more