Solar Panel Direction and Tilt Angles for the Best Harvest

Comprehensive guide to optimising your solar energy production in the UK. Discover optimal tilt angles and seasonal adjustments for maximum energy efficiency. The Earth’s axis is tilted, causing variations in the sun’s path across the sky throughout the year. Therefore,…

Mounting Solar Panels on a Wall: An In-Depth Guide

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Harnessing the Sun: Detailed Guide to Wall-Mounted Solar Panels in the UK – Installation Tips, Advantages and More Home solar energy system owners in the UK have traditionally focused on installing panels on rooftops. However, wall mounting offers an alternative…

Best Solar Inverter Choice: Hybrid, String, Microinverters

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Choose the right 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…

Guide to Optimal Solar Panels Wiring for Expanding Strings

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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…

Myths About Solar Debunked: Solar Energy Facts vs Fiction

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 Back  Nikola Nedoklanov  8 min read  September 13, 2024 1693 words 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. In recent years, solar energy has become a hot…

Domestic Battery Without Solar: Year Round Energy Savings

Illustration 16:9: A stylish living room setting with a prominent home energy battery subtly integrated into the design. The background transitions from a deep hue to a lighter shade. Abstract art motifs symbolizing energy and efficiency are present, along with subtle icons representing cost savings.

Discover the long-term savings of domestic battery storage and flexible tariffs without solar panels. With battery prices at all-time low in 2024 the savings are stacking up! With access to growing number of flexible tariffs and cheaper-than-ever batteries in 2024,…

Overpaneling: Enhanced Solar Efficiency With Extra Panels

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…

Solar Inverter: Allocating and Converting Solar Energy from DC to AC

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 Back  Nikola Nedoklanov  7 min read  February 24, 2024 1360 words Maximise your solar energy system’s efficiency and safety with the right solar inverter. It converts DC to AC, manages energy allocation, and includes a BMS The solar inverter is the ‘conductor’ of your…

Safety and Convenience: MC4 Connectors for Solar Cables

Opt for MC4 connectors in solar setups 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…

Solar Panel Essentials: From Sunlight to Power Production

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 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…

Solar Battery Series & Parallel: Optimal Setup Guide

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…

Your Guide to Home Solar Energy: DIY and Professional

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Discover Your Guide to Home Solar Energy: Insights, safety tips, and informed decision-making guidance for solar panels, batteries, and grid-tied systems. Dive into the essential knowledge needed to make sound decisions about your home solar energy system. Begin with the basics where…

Home Solar Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Storage

Discover the power of solar energy storage with batteries for panels. Learn about AC and DC batteries, LiFeP04 options, and optimize your solar energy storage. In This Article: Why do We Need a Battery With Solar Panels? Batteries that store…

Solar PV Optimisers Solving Shading and Mixed Panel Angles

Discover how solar power optimisers enhance the efficiency of solar panels, even in intermittent shade and mixed orientation. Learn to harness solar energy effectively regardless of the climate. Solar power has emerged as a leading renewable energy source, but many…

Home Solar Setup: Tiled Roof Mounting Guide

Solar Panel Installation on Tiled Roofs: Best Practices for Mounting Roof Rails, Hooks, Connecting Panels To Rails and Safety Installing solar panels on roofs is a popular choice for several reasons: low chances of shade from nearby objects, ample space that serves…