Solar Panels For Sale - Used Solar Panels For Sale

Posted Fri, 04/23/2010 - 09:01 by les.oke

Finding solar panels for sale is never that difficult, the problem usually is that the new customer does not know which ones are right for their home installation. You might even be tempted to look for used solar panels for sale. You can browse our catalog here Solar Panels Catalog

Which ones are best? How many do I need? These and many more questions come up when you begin the shopping process. Knowing the answers before you begin to shop is truly the key to an enjoyable and productive shopping experience.

In our last article we covered the basics of which solar panels you can choose from, MonoCrystalline, PolyCrystalline or Thin Film Flexible panels. Each is right for some, but which ones do we recommend.

Solar Panels

Posted Thu, 04/22/2010 - 10:20 by les.oke

When most people think of renewable energy today they immediately think of solar panels, and for good reason. Solar panels or Photovoltaic panels have become a very popular way to produce home electricity, whether you are grid connected or want to live off the grid.

 
Solar PanelsThey produce electricity in a very simple way, by converting energy from the sun into DC electrical current. The fine details of how this happens will be explained later.
 
Solar Panels produce power in direct relation to the amount of sunlight falling on them. They should therefore be placed in a very sunny location with not even any partial shade if possible.
 
Why are they a great choice?
  • there are no moving parts
  • solar panels come in many sizes
  • easy to install
  • easy to maintain
 
 
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This is a very good choice as there are no moving parts making them the very simplest form of renewable energy. Our own installation has been in place for over 16 years now, with only very minor adjustments and regular maintenance (cleaning). We have even seen installations that have been in place for over 30 years. They are very long lasting.

How To Build A Solar Panel

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:48 by les.oke

For those of you considering renewable energy for your home the option of learning how to build a solar panel should be considered.
The main reason of course is price, compared to a cost of perhaps $3 per watt for manufactured solar panels you can build your own for under $1 per watt. When you factor in that you will need 3000 watts of power production at least to run your home that is a minimum savings of over $6000 - right in your pocket. That is a substantial sum to any family considering this option, money that could be better spent for other purposes, inverters, wiring, batteries or any number of items for your household energy system.

Solar Energy Facts - Facts About Solar Energy

Posted Thu, 05/06/2010 - 13:23 by les.oke

Here are some very interesting Solar Energy Facts. Solar energy has been there for billions of years – the energy of the sun’s rays has been used by humans throughout the history, in fact, our very existence is possible because of it. One of the most interesting facts about solar energy is the biggest challenge the humankind faces today is how to accumulate and store solar energy once the sun goes down – so that thermal energy could become a stable and reliable source of renewable energy.

How Solar Cells Work - How Do Solar Cells Work?

Posted Thu, 05/06/2010 - 13:08 by les.oke

Have you ever wondered how solar cells work? Solar cells (also called PV cells) surround us literally everywhere – many consumer items are powered by them because of the low cost and high efficiency – wristwatches, calculators, this is not to mention their use in water pumps, communication satellites, traffic signs and many other places. How do solar cells work?

How Is Solar Energy Used - Solar Power and How It Is Used For Energy

Posted Thu, 05/06/2010 - 12:56 by les.oke

Have you ever wondered how is solar energy used. As surprising as it may seem in some way the sun and other stars are responsible for all the energy we have and use. For many years when we studied solar power and how it is used for energy we discovered something very interesting – fossils fuels we are so fond of are basically decayed plants, nuclear energy uses uranium atoms that appeared as a result of a star explosion, etc.

Solar Car - Solar Power Car - Solar Powered Cars

Posted Thu, 05/06/2010 - 12:45 by les.oke

The world's first solar car, or solar power car was designed by William G. Cobb and appeared in 1955 in Chicago – back then it was almost unimaginable for everyday use. Nowadays people can even charge their plug-in electric vehicles through solar panels installed on the roofs of their homes or through those on the roofs of their cars.

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