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OutBack Energy offers a number of components for both on and off grid solar arrays. One of their leading sears is the FLEXmax charge controllers which features continuous Maximum Power Point Tracki ...

With the rising utility costs and power outages in the United States, it is no surprise that more home and business owners are turning to hybrid solar energy systems. Hybrid systems are grid tie ...

*Enphase Enlighten Dashboard and Mobile App There are many perks to having microinverters for your solar array. Higher system life, individual power to each of your solar panels, and easy s ...

After determining the components, you need for your solar array such as solar panels, racking, inverters and so on, it is important to take time in looking into system monitoring. Monitoring compon ...

Every solar homeowner wants to know what the average DIY solar power system will cost. We looked at the average PV system size throughout the U.S., aggregated costs throughout multiple priced sola ...

Energy storage is a time-consuming process, from research to maintenance, battery backup systems are oftentimes difficult to size, very expensive, and require a great deal of maintenance. Fur ...

Often we get asked when planning and designing a new photovoltaic array, “Which Solar Panels and Inverters do we recommend to use?”The short answer is, it really depends on your energy needs a ...

Enphase Energy stock hits low as director Kortlang buys big Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) - One of the few tier-one micro-inverter companies dealing in Solar Energy has repeatedly ...

For roof-mount solar arrays, the condition of your roof can be the breaking point for obtaining solar permits. If you have damaged shingles, leakage, sagging or moss and algae growing you may have ...

Although many inverters come with integrated grounding and arc fault protection, proper care to ensure complete grounding is necessary to ensure that your inverter will not be overcharged from a po ...

*SolarEdge PV OptimizersAs we approach the summer of 2017, so does new lines of higher efficiency solar panels, new racking systems, better inverter lines – and the ever increasing addition of Sola ...

Taking a closer look at Solar Energy Systems and Mounting Solutions, it is important to note the importance of the Zomeworks Solar Track Racks. As an alternative to ground mount systems, the Zo ...

There are a myriad of tools online to assist you in determining what kind of solar power system you will need for your specific energy needs. However, complicated formulas, industry speak ...

There is a common misconception that solar is only useful in sunny areas such as California. However, with advances in solar technology those in less sunny areas such as the Northern United States ...

Commercial solar arrays are typically designed and sized in the same manner as residential systems. However, there are a few notable differences between the systems that are worth keeping in mind w ...

The Tariff and RatesOn January 22nd 2018, President Trump issued an order for a 30% tariff on imported solar cell and modules (mainly from Asia into the United States).The solar tariff will begin a ...

*Roof Top Solar ArrayAs the cost of solar arrays continues to decrease, home solar systems have become more obtainable for many homeowners. Furthermore, the affordable cost offers a great ROI over ...

There are numerous racking options for solar installations, but which one is the right option for you? You first have to identify where you will be installing your solar system. The placement of th ...

The increasing number of DIY installers has undoubtedly had a large affect on the increase of home solar systems. With some assistance during the designing and electrical wiring phases, these in ...

Midnite Solar has numerous products designed for use in on and off grid solar arrays. From accessories to pre-wired back up kits, they provide solutions fit for a wide range of applications. Their ...

Solar is now continuing to see faster growth in the US for both residential and commercial installations. Much with the rest of the technological world, rapid changes can be difficult to keep up wi ...

Commercial power plants are beneficial for both individual companies and entire communities. Large scale commercial solar installations can be used to power large commercial buildings or provide re ...

What Type of System Do You Need?   Now that you understand your energy usage, ways to reduce it, area and solar yield available, best installation locations on your property, whe ...

How to Size Your Solar Energy System   Now that you have gathered all the necessary information, we can begin to size your solar energy system. Our calculation formula will sho ...

What Are Grid-Tie Systems?   A Grid-Tie Solar System, is an electrical producing power module which is connected to a 'power grid', i.e., (your local utilities company). Grid-tie ...

What Are Off-Grid Systems?   An Off-Grid System is an electrical producing power module which unlike 'Grid-Tie'; is not connected to a power utility. Off-grid systems are general ...

Design Your Solar Energy System   Since you now know the PV array size needed to power your energy demands, you can start designing your solar energy system. It is important to p ...