How Do Photovoltaic Cells Work?

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...

Connecting Solar Panels in Series or in Parallel: Which Is Better?

If you’re sick and tired of load-shedding disrupting your life, you may want to consider installing a solar panel system at your home to generate electricity. With sunlight in abundant supply in South Africa, photovoltaic...

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Panels? 

With 2023 being Eskom’s worst year yet for load-shedding in South Africa, the popularity of solar panels has soared. When you install solar panels - also known as photovoltaics - you’ll have significant savings...

What Are Solar Panels Made Of?

If you’re considering buying solar panels, also called photovoltaics, you may want to know what materials go into making them. Photovoltaic manufacturing is surprisingly not that complicated, and they’re made mostly with relatively simple...

4 Best Portable Solar Panels for Cloudy Days in 2024 Reviewed

Combining the words “solar panels” and “cloudy days” may induce minor anxiety in clean energy enthusiasts at first. But trust us, there’s nothing to fear.  As one of the most efficient (and affordable) ways to...

What Are the Basics Behind Photovoltaic Solar Panels?

 The worldwide adoption of clean solar power has exploded in the last decade. Fueled by innovation, competition, and the urgency of transitioning from burning coal, natural gas, and other greenhouse gas-producing petroleum products to renewable...

5 Best Solar Panels for Homes in 2024 Reviewed

As the demand for sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions continues to rise, so does the popularity of solar panels. In 2024, the market is flooded with numerous options. But which one is right for...

5 Best Solar Panel Kits for Your Shed in 2024 Reviewed

Many homeowners have sheds where they perform their workshop projects, repair household items, store power tools and other items, or shelter animals. If you're going off-grid with your shed, solar power is the most...

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