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LG vs Panasonic Solar: The Complete Review (News Item)
LG Solar and Panasonic Solar are leaders
of premium, high-efficiency solar panels, that are backed by industry leading
warranties by the two globally recognized manufacturers. Together, they domina ...
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IronRidge vs SnapNrack (News Item)
IronRidge and SnapNrack are two of the biggest names in solar racking. If you are new to solar, or are simply looking for the best racking system, it can be difficult to determine which racking ...
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The Federal Solar Tax Credit Guide (News Item)
The Federal Solar Tax Credit is one of the biggest
incentives for installing a solar energy system. It is available to residential
and commercial systems alike and can be used to save thousand ...
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IronRidge UFO and FF2 Installation Process (News Item)
*IronRidge Water Tight Design
IronRidge is known as one of the
solar industry’s racking manufacturers due to its high-quality components and
long lifetime. By the end of 2016 IronRidge intr ...
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Intro to Ground Pole Mount Solar Racking (News Item)
There are a number of reasons why solar system owners
consider using pole top racking solutions for their project. Roof and building
structures may be too small to handle the number of panels you n ...
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What are the Pros and Cons of Micro-Inverters? (News Item)
Solar installations require a lot of
time, planning and decision making. One of the factors that needs to
be considered when putting together any system is: "What type of
inverter do I need or wan ...
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SolarEdge Inverters: The Complete Review (News Item)
SolarEdge Inverters are one of the most popular and highest quality string inverter solutions for any residential or commercial PV array. The affordability matched with reliable, long-ter ...
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Power Optimizers: Everything You Need to Know (News Item)
Power optimizers connect to SolarEdge inverters to increase efficiency at the point of power generated from the solar modules. The optimizers increase the conversion rate and efficiency fo ...
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3 Things to Consider When Going Solar (News Item)
Is Your Roof Ready For Solar?
So, you’re interested in installing a solar energy system on
your home? You’ve researched the right
solar panel manufacturer, read endless
reviews on
inverter ...
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How to Size a Solar Battery Bank (News Item)
*Two Phase Trojan Battery BankWhen installing an off-grid or hybrid PV array, sizing the
battery bank can be a complicated process, and oftentimes, research leads to
more questions than answers. Th ...
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SMA vs Fronius String Inverters: What’s Best? (News Item)
SMA America and Fronius are industry leaders in solar
string inverter technology. Both companies offer high-efficiency inverter
solutions for residential, commercial and hybrid solar energy syst ...
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JA Solar Panels: The Complete Review (News Item)
JA Solar is a leading manufacturer and innovator of high-efficiency solar panels and renewable energy technology. Established in 2005, they built up their brand through their high performance monocry ...
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California Mandate Requires Solar Power for New Homes (News Item)
California became the first state to implement a requirement
for all new homes to have solar panels on Wednesday (05/09/2018). The unanimous
decision by the California Energy Commission has se ...
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Best Solar Panels for Commercial Solar Arrays (News Item)
Commercial and residential projects are similar in terms of
the materials you will need to complete your system. However, commercial
projects typically require larger sized systems which means you ...
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Ginlong Solis Inverters and Monitoring Review (News Item)
Ginlong Solis manufactures highly efficient solar inverters
with compatible inverter monitoring units. Although they are not well known in
the solar industry, their quality and low cost makes them ...
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Global Solar Energy Rising (News Item)
Regardless of political and economic shifts around the
globe, renewable energy has continued to grow in both residential and
commercial markets. With countries setting high goals for energy changes ...
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Solar Net Metering Guide (News Item)
Net metering enables solar homeowners to balance their energy usage by exchanging energy back and forth with the electric company, usually for a credit. Net metering is a very useful tool to have ...
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Canadian Solar vs Mission Solar: What’s Best? (News Item)
Canadian Solar and Mission Solar are leading
manufacturers of high efficiency, mid-range solar panels. Their solar modules are desirable for a variety of system types from
residential to comm ...
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Expected Trends for Solar in 2015 and Beyond (News Item)
The recent boom in the solar market is expected to continue through the 2015 year. In fact, the global demand for new solar installations is projected to increase by 25%. During the 2013-2014 year, s ...
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Tesla Powerwall Battery (News Item)
Very few people have not heard Tesla's exciting news about their
new Powerwall battery. The Powerwall works hand in hand with home
solar applications, offering power solutions both at night and dur ...
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California Solar Energy Incentives List (News Item)
California has long been a leader in renewable energy
installations and incentives for both businesses and homeowners. The state’s
Renewable Portfolio Standard currently requires all utili ...
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Longi vs Trina Solar Panels: What's Best? (News Item)
Longi Solar and TrinaSolar are among the leading manufacturers of value-based, high efficiency solar modules. Both companies offer their modules at an affordable price point, making them an att ...
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DIY Solar Installations Made Easy (News Item)
Many solar installation industries have reported a loss in
solar installations, including the current leader SolarCity. This has caused
only minor concern in the solar industry due to the fact that ...
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How To Pick The Best Solar Panel Manufacturer (News Item)
Selecting the right solar panel for your systems needs is
essential in having a successful solar installation. With the number of solar
panel manufacturers currently in the market, and coming into ...
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Learn About Solar Energy (Web Page)
What is Solar Energy?
Solar Energy is the radiant light (Solar Radiation) and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using several types of technologies such as: solar heating, ph ...
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About (Web Page)
America’s Solar Energy Future. Delivered.
Solaris is a leading online solar energy equipment and system supplier. We distribute high-quality solar energy products to installers, ...
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Understanding Solar Radiation (Web Page)
Solar Radiation Explanation
Solar Radiation or Solar Irradiance is the power per unit area received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength rang ...
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Is Solar Right for You? (Web Page)
Gathering and Analyzing Your Energy Use
Before we begin designing, sizing, and preparing your site location for a solar energy system. You will need to evaluate your total powe ...
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Solar Glossary (Web Page)
Solar Energy Glossary and Terminology Index
The solar glossary contains definitions for technical terms related to solar power and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, including terms hav ...
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The Photovoltaic Effect (Web Page)
The Photovoltaic Effect
The Photovoltaic effect is the creation of voltage or an electric current in a material upon exposure to light and is a known and understood to be a phy ...