Some solar technical terms and acronyms explained
Your guide to common abbreviations and technical terms relating to solar power AC AC is short for alternating current – this is the form of electricity supplied through the grid …
Energy consumed vs energy produced by solar PV panels
It is commonly believed that a major problem with solar panels is that they consume such a significant amount of energy in their manufacture that the energy they produce is …
Thermal or Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
Of the two different types of solar panel on the market, thermal (for hot water) and photovoltaic or PV (for electricity) how can a householder choose which is best? Currently …
Myths about solar panels
Some of the most commonly held misconceptions about solar energy are that solar panels are too expensive, do not work in cloudy weather and that they are unreliable. However, it …
How toxic are solar panels?
Concerns have been expressed recently about pollution from solar panels both during the manufacturing process and when they reach the end of their usable lives. The manufacture of panels frequently …
Why is solar power a good idea?
Solar panels are a great way to produce environmentally friendly renewable energy and save money at the same time. Most traditional forms of electricity generation work by burning fossil fuels …
Mounting options for solar PV panels
There are many ways to mount solar panels and the method used will depend on where you are situating them. Most domestic solar panels are mounted on top of the …
New and up-coming solar technology
Solar technology is rapidly advancing, with new innovations constantly being developed. Micro-inverters and ‘hairy’ solar panels could greatly increase the efficiency of solar PV systems, and there are even plans …