1. Is Solar Energy Popular? Just How Big Is It?
February 08, 2010
Is solar energy popular in the world today? Yes, it is. Solar energy is largely popular all around the world. The countries that employ photovoltaic energy the most are: Japan, Germany, USA, China, Australia, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, France, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and ...
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2. Calculating Solar Panel Return on Investment
February 08, 2010
If you are considering purchasing a solar panel (especially a large one), you probably want to know your solar panel ROI (return on investment). Just how soon will your panel pay for itself? There are various factors that need to be considered in order to properly calculate the return on you...
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3. An Explanation of Solar Energy Receivers
February 05, 2010
Solar energy receivers are special units used in electricity-generating hybrid solar thermal power plants. The plants have huge towers that run the plant’s engine using a combination of solar energy and fuels. Some of these plants can have power outputs of as much as 10 GW.
Hybrid Solar T...
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4. 20 Facts and Figures about Solar Energy
February 05, 2010
Here are 20 exciting solar energy facts that could be of interest to those considering converting their homes into renewable solar energy (partly or entirely). These fun facts about solar energy could also be of interest to any aspiring solar energy enthusiasts.
20 Solar Energy Facts and ...
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5. 5 Tips for Maintaining Solar Panels
February 04, 2010
Is maintaining solar panels difficult? What is involved in maintaining your solar panels properly? Solar panels are one of the easiest renewable energy sources to maintain. Unlike wind powered systems, solar powered systems have no moving parts, which mean that there isn't much that could go wrong. ...
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6. 3 Solar Panel Battery Wiring Samples
February 04, 2010
Solar panel battery wiring is something that you will need to perform for your solar powered system to start charging your battery. Different types of wiring (parallel and series) will produce different results. Wiring something in parallel will increase the amperage of the system, while wiring in s...
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7. What are plastic solar cells? They are a scientific breakthrough that promises to replace expensive
February 04, 2010
What are plastic solar cells? They are a scientific breakthrough that promises to replace expensive and bulky traditional silicon-based solar cells with affordable and lightweight new plastic solar material. The only problem is the lower efficiency of plastic solar material that cannot yet compete w...
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8. Building Cheap Solar Panels at Home
February 01, 2010
Hearing that "you can build cheap solar panels at home" may raise eyebrows in those new to photovoltaic solar. Nonetheless, it's true. Solar panels are cheap to build, if you know how. Don't fall victim to the manufacturers who are keeping their prices high due to the newness of solar technology. Le...
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9. Boosting Solar Panels on Cloudy Days
February 01, 2010
Can you boost solar panels on cloudy days? Yes, you can. Before we describe how to boost them, let's see how well the PV panels work when it's cloudy.
Clouds lower solar energy production: a light overcast could halve it, while thick blackish clouds could quarter it. Yet, even the thickest c...
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10. 5 Great Reasons for Going Solar
February 01, 2010
If going solar is on your mind, but you have doubts about it, here are 5 additional reasons to go solar. Whether you simply wish to save money on your electric bills, or whether your goal is nothing short of helping to preserve our planet, one of these reasons can help you decide if going solar is a...
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Author: Jakob Jelling
