Tag: Solar PV
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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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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…
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How many Panels are in a 5kW Solar System?
How many Panels are in a 5kW Solar System? Before determining how many panels are required for a 5kW solar system or any other solar system size. We must first understand how the panel naming and rating works. Solar panel specifications Below is an example of a typical solar panel. Although it may look different…
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What is Renewable Energy?
What is Renewable Energy? Also referred to as clean energy, this is energy that is derived from resources naturally replenished in a human timeframe. Renewable energy has become the preferred replacement for fossil fuels in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions as they have lower CO2 emissions. For instance, coal is used in power plant…
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What is Solar Energy?
What is Solar Energy? Solar energy or solar radiation is energy that the sun releases. This energy can be captured and converted into useful forms of energy such electricity and heat. It is a clean renewable source of energy, and it is a sustainable source of energy as it does not pollute our environment. With…
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What is BMS communication?
What is a BMS? A BMS system monitors and manages the battery’s charge and discharge processes. These systems are just circuit boards with logic to observe and regulate the operating conditions of the battery. For most Lithium batteries the BMS comes built into the battery, however it is also possible to have an external BMS…