Solar Energy Concepts
I built a DIY solar panel system for my home in May 2023. It has been a fantastic asset, and by March 2024, it has saved me over £500 in electricity bills. Welcome to a golden age of DIY solar panels installations. Many things have changed since 2023, when I built my system. Two of […]
Learn how your DIY solar energy system can earn money through Octopus Energy’s innovative export scheme. No MCS certificate is required—this is a step-by-step guide. This article includes a referral link to Octopus Energy. I earn a referral fee from this link. A good home solar energy system has sufficient capacity to match your home’s […]
Choose a suitable solar inverter for optimal performance of your solar energy system. Explore microinverters, string inverters, and hybrid inverters. Selecting the inverter for your home solar energy system is a strategic decision. The time you spend researching this topic will pay off. Find the Right Inverter For Your Home Use this interactive infographic to find out […]
Learn the essential tips for connecting solar panels in series or parallel. Get advice on optimal wiring for extending solar capacity and string wiring. Understanding solar panel connections is crucial for both efficiency and safety. As solar panels become increasingly affordable, newcomers and seasoned users expanding their systems stand to gain optimal energy outputs through […]
Discover the truth about residential solar systems. Learn how they integrate with your home, their performance in various conditions, and their long-term environmental benefits. Solar energy has recently become a hot topic in home improvement and money savings. However, many homeowners still harbour misconceptions about this technology based on outdated information or outright myths. As solar […]
Back Nikola Nedoklanov 5 min read August 3, 2024 888 words Learn how to upgrade your home solar system from 3.6kW to 5.6kW by adding a second inverter and obtaining G99 approval from your DNO. A DIY guide. In this article I will walk your through my road to expanding my existing home solar energy system. I will discuss […]
Unlock the full potential of solar energy with overpaneling. Maximise efficiency and power output for a productive solar harvest. Overpaneling is a strategic approach to solar panel installation. It involves deploying a solar array with a capacity exceeding the inverter’s rated output. You might think this is unsafe. But don’t worry! There is a way […]
Opt for solar cable connectors in your PV setup for secure, polarity-conscious DC connections that meet global safety norms. Connecting lines carrying direct current (DC) is more challenging and dangerous than connecting lines carrying alternating current (AC). To make matters worse, solar energy systems require custom line lengths and connections at awkward places like roofs, […]
Back Nikola Nedoklanov 8 min read January 16, 2024 1682 words Solar panels produce electricity by converting sunlight into direct current (DC). How do they work, what components are involved, and what are the considerations when connecting and placing them? In this article, we’ll delve into these questions. We’ll discuss the workings of solar panels, their high-level components, and some practical […]
Straightforward guide to connecting solar batteries, the tradeoffs involved and optimising for specific cases. Sometimes a single battery is not enough for your home in one of few of the following ways: Fortunately you can solve for either of these with multiple batteries and the right connection type – series or parallel. This guide will […]