Solar insolation is a measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area in a given time. It is commonly expressed as average irradiance in watts per square meter (W/m2) or kilowatt-hours per square meter per day (kW•h/(m2•day)) (or hours/day). In the case of photovoltaics it is commonly measured as kWh/(kWp•y) (kilowatt hours … Read moreHow does Insolation affect solar panels?
Solar energy produced is a function of how many photons from the sun strike your solar cell, and how many of these photons actually get an electron moving to create a current. The number of photons, or amount of sunshine, that strikes your solar cell needs to be determined to see how many cells or … Read moreDo Solar Panels Charge On Cloudy Days
Solar panels collect light and turn it into usable electricity, as you know. What you may not understand, however, is that the electricity truly comes from photons produced in the center of our sun zooming their way to our atmosphere as light particles. And they sure do carry a lot of energy: they only require about … Read moreHow Does Solar Energy Work To Produce Electricity
It is essential to trust the company with which you are working. A good installer will have a strong education and knowledge in the realm of solar. Establish good communication with your installerthroughout the whole process. Make sure that they can answer all of your questions. If they can’t answer your questions or exhibit questionable behavior, it may … Read moreWhat you need to know before installing Solar on your Roof
In today’s environmentally conscious world, many consumers look to ways they can save money while helping to save the planet. Greener living is a way of doing something to change their lives in more environmental-friendly ways. One way you, as a home owner, can be greener is to consider solar energy. Installing Solar panels can … Read moreBenefits of Solar Panels to Your Home and Business
Solar energy is a form of renewable energy. Renewable energy is the energy which is generated by use of natural resources which are naturally replenished. Humans have used solar energy from ancient times, to satisfy his various needs. A sunray emitted from the Sun takes 9 minutes to reach the Earth.Solar energy technologies can provide … Read moreUses of Solar Energy; Other than Electricity
Fortunately for us, we are born in a world where people have discovered and maximized other forms of energy. Fortunately enough for the environment, these forms are renewable energy, and produce no hazardous by-product. Although the agents of non-renewable forms of energy have presented alternatives such as natural gas and clean coal, still the benefits … Read moreRenewable energy vs Non renewable energy
Solar energy offers with it the potential to eliminate an over-reliance on carbon burning sources of fuel. Within the United States, such a shift in energy production would represent a great deal of change as countless energy interests fight for a place of relevance in a future energy market. Putting politics and special interests aside, … Read moreWhat are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Energy
There is a need to harness alternative energy forms to prevent formation of greenhouse gases that are released in the environment to last for a century or more. It is possible to eliminate the damage caused by human activities gradually as we choose the renewable sources of energy that release lesser harmful elements in the … Read moreAlternative Energy for a Healthy Environment
The Underwriters Laboratories Inc, or UL, is an independent global company that provides safety certifications in the following fields: Safety, Environment, Health, Knowledge and Verification. It encompasses development of different standard tests and procedures for different products. UL and Renewable Energy The Laboratories have played a major role in the verification of the energy efficiency … Read moreThe solar industry and the Underwriters Laboratory
