Equalization is required to mix the battery acid, and to bring every battery plate to an equal charge. Equalization should only be performed when required or once every six months. Over equalization ...
The headlines are filled this morning with chatter on the latest news that the European Union is launching an anti-dumping probe into Chinese solar panel makers, following a similar investigation by ...
Solar power is a versatile source of energy that works well in a wide range of locations. Ideally, solar panels should be exposed to full sun for at least a portion of the day to gather and store ...
Batteries are the biggest problem for most folks who have renewable energy systems. Those problems typically stem from just three causes.
1. A poorly designed battery bank, either too large or too ...
Being the owner of your own power source is an amazing feeling, knowing that you will never again have to pay for electricity, and that everything you can power with electricity runs for free. You’ ...
Many analysts still claim that solar power for the masses is simply not cost effective, and therefore not a realistic option for most power requirements. However, a recent study conducted at Queen’s ...
Falling prices for PV technology new average price for inventory, $0.65/Wp, off brand b- and c-grade modules, falling margins, failing PV companies, fraud, poorly installed systems and even ...
An Interview with the Solar Biz
With the current focus on green living and sustainability, many individuals have questions about how to be more environmentally conscious. A staff member at The Solar ...
It’s amazing seeing what spring and summer does to a person. When February comes, we’re sick of spelunking in winter’s cave and are desperate for rejuvenation. The sun is the best friend you ...
You had a rough night, blazing your way through the neon-bandaged city. You feel unfulfilled. You know you’re unhealthy, but don’t really care. You roll out of bed at the insistence of the alarm ...
Seems like the CASE folks think that the predatory practice of dumping solar modules in the US and Europe by China is because the Chinese are really great guys that have the industry’s best ...
Here’s an interesting piece of news…China currently invests more money in Renewable Energy than any other country. The focus in the next 5 years is to build off of the manufacturing sector and ...