solaradvisor Can You Use Solar Power During Night? Solar panels don’t produce energy during the night. Because photovoltaic cells in solar panels only produce energy when they are exposed to sunlight. So, if you’re going to run your appliances at night, then your solar panels need a battery backup so that the electricity generated by them … Read more
Should You Ground Your Solar Panels? Solar panels can be dangerous if they are installed without any earthing or also know a grounding system. Therefore, you need to make sure all new installations have been done safely by installing properly grounded solar panels and wiring them up correctly. [toc] It is critical to properly install … Read more
How does salt exposure affect solar panels? Do solar panels work when they are exposed to saltwater or salty air? The answer, while not always clear-cut, is that the damage caused by these elements depends on how long the solar panel stays wet and/or exposed to salty air. [toc] In this blog post, we will … Read more
Should you buy used solar panels for your property? Solar panels are a good source of green energy. They can power up your home and save you the money you spend on humongous electricity bills. While this is true, the investment needs an analytical eye before you are sol on it. Most people are moving … Read more
How to keep birds away from your panels? Birds can be a major problem for solar panels. They will not only often sit on top, and leave droppings all over the place but also go under the panel and mess with electronic components. In this post, we will talk about how to prevent birds go … Read more
Can Hail Damage Your Solar Panels? Hail can damage solar panels by creating both visible damage, and star-shaped micro cracks. The degree of damage depends on the size of the hailstone, hail duration, the type of your solar panel technology as well as how panels are positioned on the roof. [toc] What is hail and … Read more
All You Need to Know About First Solar Company Background First Solar is a solar panel manufacturer that was founded in 1990 as Solar Cells by inventor Harold McMaster, and in 1993 as the Florida Corporation with JD Polk. True North Partners, LLC bought it in 1999 and rebranded it as First Solar, Inc. Harold … Read more
All what to know about Sungevity Sungevity is a company that designs solar electricity systems for homes. Their proprietary Remote Solar Design tool lets them provide quotes and design options before they ever come to your home, which saves time on on-site visits. [toc] The company was founded in 2007 in Oakland, California with the … Read more
Is Snow Guard necessary for a Solar Panel Installation? Solar panels are often at the mercy of mother nature, and not just in terms of sunlight. If you’re living up north, how much snowfall there is can have a huge impact on your solar experience. [toc] Because sliding heavy sheets of snow off your roof … Read more
How does rain affect solar panels’ operation? We all know that solar panels work best in the sun, but what about when it’s raining? Here is what you should know about. [toc] Solar panels can generate power from sunlight. Direct sunlight is best, but even indirect sunlight will work. In fact, the rain can help … Read more