The Days Are Getting Longer! Let the Sun Work Harder for You
With the winter season behind us and summer on its way, you’re probably looking forward to longer days. For most people, longer days mean more sunshine and more time outdoors; but did you know they can also mean free energy and lower energy bills? By installing solar panels on your home, you can take advantage…
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Don’t Forget About the Tax Benefits of Going Solar
Many people are interested in installing solar, but the upfront cost sometimes puts them off from making a great investment. What most homeowners and commercial property owners don’t realize are the great tax benefits that going solar offers. Not only will installing solar panels on your property help you save on your energy costs, but…
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Solar Panel Snow Removal
Throughout the winter your solar system will be subjected to a decrease in daylight, more cloud coverage, and snowfall. If not addressed accordingly these issues could make an impact on your solar panel energy production.
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Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?
A common misconception about solar panels is that they will not work on cloudy days. Although solar panel energy output will be less on cloudy days than sunny days, the panels will still provide electricity. As solar panels grow more efficient, it becomes easier to capture the sun’s energy even when it is cloudy outside.
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Do Solar Panels Keep Your Home Cooler?
Installing solar panels on your homes roof comes with more benefits than you may think. In addition to providing a steady source of electricity, you can expect cooler temperatures in your attic area and home. The solar panels in addition to absorbing some of the sun’s rays to transfer into electricity will reflect and act as a break for thermal energy.
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Passive Vs Active Solar
Using solar energy as a source of heating is growing in popularity for many reasons. Recycling solar energy is good for the environment and saves a lot of money on winter electricity bills. Active solar energy can be captured in solar heating systems and solar water heaters.
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Can Homeowners Associations Prohibit Solar Panels in Texas?
If you live in a neighborhood that is a part of a homeowners association or property owner association, you may run into some issues when installing solar panels on your home. Most homeowners associations have an approval process on new additions, modifications, and even exterior repainting projects which can make it hard to install solar panels on a home.
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How Solar Panel Systems Work
From sunrise to sunset, solar systems converts sunlight into electricity. The system turns on automatically in the morning and turns off automatically at night. A solar electricity system is comprised of 3 main sections: the solar panels, a solar inverter, and an electric meter. Additional components can be installed on a solar panel system that includes a battery storage, and a solar monitoring system.
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Mono Vs. Poly Solar Panels
One of the first questions to consider when shopping for solar panels for your home or business is whether you should pick mono or poly solar panels. Both mono and poly solar panels are made of silicon, have silicon molded into crystalline forms, but there are some major differences between the two types, and each has their advantages and disadvantages.
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