Learn all about solar panel efficiency: How high-efficiency solar panels stack up against each other and what factors impact efficiency.
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If you’ve noticed a reduction in your panels’ energy production, dirty solar panels could be the culprit. Luckily, it’s an easy problem to fix. The most efficient panels are regularly cleaned, so you can prevent issues by establishing a consistent cleaning schedule and sticking to it. It...
While the general construction of solar panels is pretty standard, the silicon cells are manufactured in two distinct formats: Monocrystalline cells are one solid silicon crystal. Mono cells provide more space for electrons to flow, resulting in a smaller, more efficient panel. The downside is they...
Solar panels use a scientific concept called the photovoltaic effect to turn sunlight into electricity. Here's a deep dive into how it all works.
The easy way to find out how many solar panels you need Now that we’ve gone through the manual calculations of finding out how many solar panels you need to power a house, we’ll show you the easy way. Modern home solar projects are planned using satellite technology, and you can star...
Electricity from traditional solar panels costs about $3 per watt. Conventional wisdom suggests that solar will not be competitive until it can produce electricity at $1 per watt. Nanosolar claims that its super-efficient manufacturing process and revolutionary semiconducting ink can reduce the cost ...
What is the process like for solar panel installation? Once we have finalized your system design and have all of the necessary approvals, it will be time to install the solar panels on your roof. Our local installation crews are experienced and efficient. A lot of times, they can complete...
1. Solar panels capture the sunlight, causing electrons in the panel’s silicon cells to release energy that becomes direct current (DC) electricity. Nera Kritis In Thiva, Trinasolar is powering Greece’s largest ever industrial rooftop solar installation. The project from Aenaos Energy and Nera...
What’s less inspiring is the growing rash of solar panel theft (as well as the theft of other solar farm equipment) that is hitching a ride on solar power’s growing success. Although solar panels have become more affordable and efficient, they still carry a significant price tag...