Solar Panels

Switching to solar is an exciting step toward clean energy, load shedding preparedness, and lower electricity bills. But before getting into it, one of the first things you’ll want to figure out is the...

Imagine generating electricity just by harnessing sunlight; no fuel, no noise, and no harmful emissions. That’s exactly what a photovoltaic power station does. It’s quite an advanced technology that converts sunlight into electricity, powering...

Powering your shed helps greatly enhance its functionality, whether you’re using it for hobbies, storage, or a workspace. However, deciding how to supply electricity to it involves considering various options and their associated costs...

In the past decade, solar panel efficiency and energy production potential have increased by about 40% on average. With photovoltaic (PV) modules — like solar panels and shingles — efficiency measures how much electricity can...

Many people have misconceptions about how solar panels work. For example, solar energy systems that generate electricity rely on sunlight — not heat.  In fact, solar panels are actually less efficient in extremely high temperatures than...

With the shift towards sustainable energy now a global imperative, terms once reserved for textbooks have infiltrated everyday discussions.  One such term is the "photovoltaic effect."  Photovoltaic is often shortened to PV — as in PV...

Silicon isn’t the only semiconductive material used to make solar cells. But it is the most commonly used by far. Over 90% of solar panels sold today rely on silicon wafer-based cells. Silicon is also used in...

Virtually everyone knows what a solar panel does. Far fewer people know how solar panels generate electricity. It’s not magic… But it’s pretty close. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are an essential component of all currently available solar panels and...