solaradvisor Lithium-Ion vs Sodium-Ion Batteries: Which is the Better one? If you are looking for a battery to power your application, there are many options available. In this post, we will discuss the differences between lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. [toc] Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used in electronics because of their lightweight, compact size, and high … Read more
Solar Cell Busbar: 3BB, 4BB, 5BB Comparison In modern solar cell design technology, there’re 3 main types of busbars: 3BB, 4BB, and 5BB. These figures represent the number of metalized strips a single solar cell has printed on the front and rear sides. The number of busbars a solar cell has affects some parameters such … Read more
Are Nickel-Cadmium batteries good for solar PV systems? Batteries are an essential component of any solar PV system. Because they store the energy produced by solar panels for use when the sun is not available. Therefore, selecting the right batteries for your solar PV system is critical. [toc] The most common types of batteries used … Read more
How to illuminate solar carports? Solar carports are an excellent source of clean, renewable energy. They harness the sun’s power, provide shading and protection to the vehicles. However, unless they are properly illuminated, they can’t be fully functional. [toc] Solar carports are not completely closed structures. They are open to the surroundings, allowing the natural … Read more
How do Solar Stepping Stones Work? Are you looking for an elegant and economical, way to illuminate your pathway, walkway, or garden? You should consider installing solar stepping stones. [toc] Solar stepping stones have an integrated solar panel that collects sunlight and converts it to DC power. The solar energy is stored in a rechargeable … Read more
Absorbent Glass Mat Batteries [All To Know About] What is an AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat battery)? AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat battery) is a type of sealed lead-acid battery that uses fiberglass matting to contain the electrolyte. It has a very low internal resistance and high depth of discharge (DoD) rate which makes it perfect for … Read more
How do Solar PV Systems Remote Monitoring Work? A solar PV remote monitoring system keeps track of your solar panel system operation by capturing the power production and consumption data from the inverter and transmitting it via the cloud. You can access this vital data remotely on your computer, either on a solar monitoring website … Read more
Hotspot Effect on Solar Panels: Causes and Solutions Solar PV systems need sunlight to produce energy. The panels are made of semiconductor material that produces power when photons strike the surface and activate electrons. If a cell or group of cells on a solar panel cannot receive light, they cannot produce energy. However, the drop … Read more
Are Solar Optimizers Worth Money? Compared to traditional inverters, solar optimizers produce 2-8% more energy when wired to conventional solar panels. This translates to a significant increase in output power, which consequently renders them worth the money invested. Despite this, solar optimizers are more beneficial for some solar power projects compared to others. [toc] If … Read more
Bypass Diodes vs Blocking Diodes: What are the differences? The solar industry often sees the terms “Bypass Diode” and “Blocking Diode” used interchangeably. The truth is that they are not interchangeable at all, but have very different functions in a photovoltaic system. [toc] Bypass diodes are diodes found on solar panels that shunt current around … Read more