This article is more relevant than ever as the second hand solar panel market is booming. Solar panels that have been produced in the last ~10 years continue to have a longer and longer life span. Second hand used or refurbished solar panels are able to produce and maintain high output for longer and longer …
Solar prices have never been lower, ever. Solar and renewable energies are becoming more and more accessible and because of the long life of solar panels. The more solar panels that are produced, the more there are in circulation. This contributes to a continuous reduction in solar panels. DIY Solar Tips sees this first hand …
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Electricity produced by your solar panels and left in your battery storage is useless without the proper equipment to harness all that energy. A solar panel system requires a method to transport and convert stored electricity into your home safely and efficiently. Inverters are crucial to set up your solar panel system, and getting the …
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Setting up charge controllers to your solar panel system requires far more planning and equipment than simply plugging all of your solar panels directly into your household electronics. You need the proper tools to help transport, store, and use the electricity your panels generate. Charge controllers are one of the most important pieces to your …
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With the arrival of summer, many are planning extended camping or hiking trips to take advantage of the warmer weather. With some trips taking explorers hours away from the power grid, more and more outdoorsmen and hikers are taking advantage of the flexibility and portability of solar power to charge their phones, drones, and other …
With recent emergencies in Texas and other parts of the country, especially where the power grid failed due to inclement weather, it’s reasonable for many to be looking for emergency backup power systems. One appeal of solar energy is its reliability and independence from the main power grid. With the right planning and setup, it’s …
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Solar energy technology has exploded in popularity in recent years. This has lowered prices, increased ease-of-entry for newer users, and improved the power generation of solar panels. But with all these increases, many solar newbies have the same question. “Is investing in solar power really worth it?” In this article, we’ll be covering some of …
Over their effective life-spans, solar panels lose effectiveness due to a variety of causes. They get old, break, and wear out. It’s important to understand the different ways this can happen while planning out your long-term solar projects. We’ll be going over the main causes of panel degradation, as well as explaining a few advantages …
Many beginners start their research into solar power with the goal to power their homes with solar panels. While this is a fantastic end goal for most consumers, it sometimes leads solar users to overlook useful small-scale implementations of solar power. The following projects can give a new solar power user important experiences before they …
A common first step for most beginners is to look at a few key numbers when you start planning a new solar power project. These numbers include projected wattage drain, projected number of sunlight hours, and total panel wattage. You can calculate your potential power draw and sunlight hours through our off-grid calculator here. After …
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