Author: Green Future
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Solar Energy: Affordable Clean Energy for Everyone (Even You!)
Solar Energy: Affordable Clean Energy for Everyone (Even You!) Simply put, solar energy is the radiant energy we get from the sun. Through solar panels, we capture this clean energy and convert it into electricity using the photovoltaic effect. Imagine turning sunlight into power for your home – pretty cool, right? It is the decentralized…
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Differences between Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Differences between Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Ever flick a switch and wonder where that electricity comes from? These days the distinguishing factor is whether it was produced by fossil fuels or clean energy sources. Examples of clean energy are sunshine, wind, rushing rivers, and even the heat beneath our feet! So what exactly is the…
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Beginner’s Guide to Utility Bill: Understanding What You Pay For
What Exactly is a Utility Bill? Ever wonder what’s a utility bill? Think of a utility bill as an invoice for the various essential services you use in your home or business. It details the amount you owe for the delivery and consumption of these services, typically water, electricity, gas (in some regions), waste collection,…
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Understanding Base Load: Power Generation & Consumption
What is Baseload? Base load refers to the minimum amount of electricity demand required to meet the continuous everyday operation needs of a home or business. This includes essential appliances and systems that are always in use, such as refrigerators, air conditioning units, and lighting. Base load is relatively stable and predictable, making it easier…
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What is Wind Energy?
Harnessing the Power of Wind Energy: Understanding the Basics Wind energy is a renewable power source that uses the kinetic energy of moving air harnessed by wind turbines, to generate electricity. Wind is generated by the sun’s uneven heating of the Earth’s surface. This process causes air masses to move, resulting in the wind we feel.…
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What is an Inverter?
What is an Inverter? An inverter is an electrical component in a solar power system, that converts direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. This conversion is necessary because solar panels or batteries supply DC power, while most household appliances and the electrical grid operate on AC power. This is why inverters play…
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Best Solar Panels
What are the Best Solar Panels? As the world moves towards renewable energy sources, solar panels have become increasingly popular. With numerous brands and models available, choosing the best solar panels can be overwhelming. This is even more true for companies installing solar systems as an investment as a 1% performance difference makes huge financial…
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A Complete Guide to IP ratings
What is IP , What do the two digits after IP mean? Ingress Protection (IP) ratings is a two-digit rating system used to refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure against solids and liquids. Ever seen some electrical products labelled IP65, IP21 or different digit numbers and wondered what they meant?…
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7 Top Considerations When Purchasing a Solar System
7 Top Considerations When Purchasing a Solar System When considering purchasing a solar system, it’s crucial to be well-informed about various factors that can impact your decision. With the growing solar industry, we have seen a number of “fly-by-night” or “cowboys” installers coming to play. This installers have little to no expertise in solar and…
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Is Solar Worth it in South Africa?
Is Solar Worth it in South Africa? Is It Worth Installing A Solar System In South Africa? The answer is always going to be yes. It will add value to your property, reduce carbon emissions and save you money on electricity which is increased each year. In recent years, the conversation around solar energy in South…