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Added by SF_Solar on 03/01/2012

Sun and Heat – Too Much of a Good Thing It’s well understood that heat affects all PV modules – they are tested and rated at 25 d

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Added by SunGuy on 02/27/2012

Grounding PV modules to reduce or eliminate shock and fire hazards is necessary and required by the National Electrica

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Added by SF_Solar on 02/16/2012

Smart phones and tablets have become a tool of choice for innumerable purposes. The simplest Apps contain ready co

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Added by onur on 02/15/2012

Evaluating the ability of a roof to support solar panels requires assessing the condition and construction of th

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Added by onur on 01/03/2012

As long as there is enough space and enough access to the sun, solar panels can be installed on just about any roof.

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Added by onur on 01/02/2012

Safety Note:  Whenever working on a roof, use adequate fall protection.  An essential part of installing PV racking

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Added by waco on 01/02/2012

Electrical interference is a problem that might be encountered with solar power system electronics.

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Added by SunGuy on 12/19/2011

Here are some  pointers for a well designed ground-mounted array.

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Added by waco on 12/13/2011

There are many inverters for PV systems that can be installed outdoors.

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Added by waco on 12/05/2011

Any renewable energy source can make the electricity needed to power various appliances, including pumps.

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Added by waco on 11/29/2011

Calculating the payback on an investment in a photovoltaic (PV) system is not as easy as it seems at first glance.

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Added by waco on 11/29/2011

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Added by waco on 11/08/2011

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Added by waco on 11/01/2011

The number most often referenced for the lifetime of a Silicon (Si) based solar panel is about 25 years.  Solar panels are an expensive up

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Added by SunGuy on 10/28/2011

The Ontario microFIT Program is available to small renewable energy projects located specifically in Ontario, including residential and sm

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Added by SunGuy on 10/26/2011

In 2008, Berkeley, California successfully tested what would eventually become the PACE program.

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Added by SunGuy on 10/21/2011

Many people forget that most electric cars are recharged by plugging into an electric grid which is customarily fueled by coal, nukes or o

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Added by SF_Solar on 10/20/2011

A solar PV system typically has two safety disconnects. The first is the PV disconnect (or Array DC Disconnect).

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Added by Camilla Jacks on 10/13/2011

In a grid-tied Solar PV System unused energy can be sent back to the utility at the grid connection. Solar PV system owners receive utilit

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Added by Dave Sesler on 10/10/2011

A Solar PV Balance-of-System or BOS refers to the components and equipment that move DC energy produced by solar panels through the conver

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Added by Solar Peter on 10/06/2011

Approximately 5%-30% of collected energy is lost or wasted while an inverter converts DC power from solar PV to AC power. Inverter efficie

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Added by SunGuy on 09/30/2011

Solar energy is considered the biggest winner of the United States Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 , which provides a tax

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Added by Martha on 09/26/2011

On August 31, 2011, American solar module manufacturer, Solyndra announced bankruptcy.

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Added by Solar Peter on 09/26/2011

What is a transformerless (TL) inverter?

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Added by Martha on 09/22/2011

NRTL certification means your solar panels and solar modules conform to safety, health, and environmental standards as required by: NEC

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