Solar Roof Tiles
Solar Roof Tiles – Bringing Photovoltaic Technology into Roof Shingles by Jenny Griffin The introduction of photovoltaic roof tiles offers an ingenious alternative to bulky photovoltaic panels for...
View ArticleMontalto di Castro Solar Park Italy
View Larger Map As of 2012, the Montalto di Castro solar park was the largest photovoltaic power station in Italy, producing more than 40,000 MWh of electricity per year. It was developed and is...
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How Solar Trackers Work
A solar tracker is a system whereby solar photovoltaic panels follow the sun throughout the day – retaining the best angle for maximum radiation exposure. Solar trackers work by changing the tilt and...
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History of Solar Energy
Welcome! Here I’ll give you a brief history of solar energy as it has developed throughout the years, starting back in 1767! If you want to know more about solar, browse my other articles about solar:...
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Best Angle For Solar Panels
What is the Best Angle For Solar Panels? Producing electricity with photovoltaics is most efficient when panels are directly facing the sun, however there is no single, global best angle for solar...
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How Monocrystalline Solar Cells Work
by Clint Ouma If you see a solar panel, the chances are it’s made of monocrystalline solar cells. Monocrystalline, also known as crystalline silicon or single crystalline silicon, are by far the most...
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How Concentrated Solar Power Works
by Clint Ouma As the name suggests, concentrated solar power uses mirrors to concentrate the sun’s energy onto one point. Concentrating solar power is fundamentally different from the solar...
View ArticleDIY Solar Power
By Jenny Griffin Energy from the sun is free, and can be used to heat water or to power electrical appliances in domestic residences. Below we’ll walk through the two diy solar power methods – solar...
View ArticleSolar Power in Adelaide
Australia is one of the world’s best locations for using solar panels to generate electricity – utilizing high sun exposure much of the year. This article looks at the use of solar power in Adelaide,...
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3 Industry Changes that Slashed Solar Panel Prices In 2015
By Yani Smith Tax incentives and reduced manufacturing costs have driven solar prices down to an all time low in the US. The idea of using a clean energy source such as solar always sounded appealing...
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