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Solar Cells Comparison – Amorphous vs Monocrystalline Vs Polycrystalline

There are 3 types of solar panels on the market, and in this informational guide, let’s break down the difference among amorphous, monocrystalline, and polycrystalline based on their differences in specs, properties and performances.Core DifferencesThe major differences among these solar panels are manufacturing processes, materials, durability and efficiency ratings. To dig a little deeper, these panels have …

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How Does Solar Panel Efficiency Change?

How does solar panel efficiency change over time? In this guide, let’s break down it all down based on cost and factors such as maintenance and physical properties. Moore’s law states that every eighteen months processing abilities will double while costs will be slashed in half. Interestingly enough, a similar progression is happening in the solar …

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Water Heating – Solar Thermal VS Traditional Heater Pump

Outdoors, Save More Electric Bill, Survival / By Ying Xu

Are you tired of paying gas or electricity to heat up your water? Maybe you have thought about switching to solar for your home, and compared heat pump water heater vs solar thermal heater In this comparison guide we break down the cost, system types and efficiency in easy to read format to help you out.Bottom Line: …

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[Practical Truths] Pros and Cons of Solar Power For Home Use

Outdoors, Save More Electric Bill, Speed Up Installation / By Ying Xu

Solar panel use on home is definitely on the rise. Just drive around your neighborhood and you will see more of them on houses. But there are Pros and Cons of solar power, and let’s break them down in this article: OverviewProsConsImprove the value of your homeBuying panels can be expensiveLower your electric billNo sun, no …

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Solar Panel Size vs Output: How Much Power Can It Generate

Outdoors, Portable, Save More Electric Bill / By Ying Xu

Solar panel usage can be advantageous, but when it’s time to figure out how much power they need, and how much it’s going to cost. In this guide, let’s break down the numbers when comparing solar panel size vs output so you have a better understanding on how to configure your next solar project and the …

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Quick Guide – Solar Panel Repair and Maintenance

Maintenance, Outdoors / By Ying Xu

Solar panels provide huge cost savings, but they will lose photovoltaic efficiency over time and it’s absolutely important to maintain them to your best ability. You can hire professionals to do it or do it yourself. In this quick guide, let’s go over some basic solar panel repair and maintenance tips that will get the most performance …

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How To Clean Solar Panels

Maintenance, Outdoors, Save More Electric Bill / By Ying Xu

You’ve got the solar panels set up along with the other components, and now you’re probably wondering how to clean your solar panels. In this guide, we want to show you the best and easiest way to clean your solar panels without damaging them or disrupting them in any way. Cleaning takes a while, but it doesn’t …

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AC vs. DC Solar Panels: Which One Is Better?

Outdoors / By Ying Xu

In this easy-to-read guide, we’ll take you through a complete breakdown of AC and DC solar panels while talking about the big factors that go into picking the right type of solar panel such as voltage ratings, storage systems, and costs.THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCEWhen sunlight hits a solar panel, the sun’s rays excite electrons within the …

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[Quick Guide] Ultimate DIY Solar Panel Setup

Outdoors, Save More Electric Bill, Solar Kit, Speed Up Installation / By Ying Xu

In this easy-to-read guide, we’ll discuss some advantages and disadvantages in making your project come to life and the steps needing to be taken before, during, and after you build the ultimate DIY solar panel setup. There’s no one simple DIY setup that’s perfect for everyone– it depends on the type of solar system, how much …

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Core Solar Panel Components

Maintenance, Outdoors / By Ying Xu

There’s many parts to a solar panel that are sometimes included within the kit that you purchase, or sometimes, you’re going to have to buy the core parts to the solar panel by yourself. With this quick guide, we’ll explain the core solar panel components, so you won’t have to waste your time researching. Check it out!Solar …

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