Australia receives good solar irradiation year-round. Central Australia receives as high as 1,900 kWh/kWp/year compared to Northern Australia at 1,600 kWh/kWp/year and Southern Australia at 1,400 kWh/kWp/year. What these numbers signify is that if you install 1 kWp of solar panels at the three locations (central, north, and south), you can expect to produce the … Read more
The age-old question: Will solar panels get cheaper? Our quick answer to you is YES. Manufacturers have already made solar cheaper by 80% since 2000 and will continue to drive the price down further. However, ClimateBiz experts found recently that the pace of price reduction has slowed down. If you are reading this post, you … Read more
Do solar panels work at night? At first glance, this may seem like an outrageous thing to ask. I mean, solar panels by their very nature require sunlight to generate power. But it’s actually a pretty fair question and you can learn a lot from asking it. Here’s a different way of thinking about, or … Read more
Do solar panels save money? We at Climatebiz have noticed that this is one of the most frequently asked questions. And it comes as no surprise. With any sizeable investment, you want to know if your money is well spent. The answer to this question is actually not that straightforward. In fact, many variables come … Read more
It’s 6 am on a Sunday morning. You’re lying in bed, half-asleep, but you just can’t wait to kick off your day by getting stuck into some solar panel cleaning. Sound familiar? We didn’t think so. Let’s be honest, the idea of cleaning solar panels isn’t exactly exciting, but they are a long-term investment. As … Read more
If you live in California, you may wonder whether solar panels are worth the investment. And for a good reason — data from World Population Review indicates that The Golden State is the 5th sunniest state in the U.S. Residential solar panel installation is reaching an all-time high. In fact, renewable energy installations broke new records … Read more
We’d bet dollars to donuts that you already heard at least one story about that person who is saving tons of money thanks to a 5 kW solar system. You’re probably thinking, “Hey, I want me some of that savings,” and then decided that you would invest in a solar system for your home. Unfortunately, … Read more
Texas is among the sunniest states in the U.S. It stands to reason why many Texas residents wonder whether it’s worth investing in solar panels. In short, solar panels are worth installing in The Lone Star State. However, as a prospective solary system owner, it’s in your best interest to arm yourself with as much … Read more
Solar farms – professor Giovanni Francia built the first one in Sant’llario, Italy in 1968. Since then, the world has gone on to build thousands more, allowing renewable energy to reach the farthest corners of our planet. If you think about it, this should come as no surprise. Solar PV module prices have dropped from $106.09/W … Read more
Ground-mounted solar panels are easier to install and maintain than rooftop systems, making solar energy accessible to homeowners at a lower cost. That said, you still need to approach this process cautiously — there’s a fair amount to do. You need to determine the best ground frame design, figure out how to build it, and … Read more
kW vs kWh – we are sure you have seen these letters multiple times. With the fast development of solar panels, lithium batteries, and electric vehicles, terms like kW (kilowatt) and kWh (kilowatt-hour) are seen everywhere. Even so, these terms can be tricky to interpret or understand for those that are unfamiliar with energy-related acronyms. … Read more
If you want solar panels for your house, RV, or boat, you’ll want to consider purchasing 200-watt solar panels. Despite being on the smaller side, these solar panels combine solid power output and great value for money. And while they aren’t the most powerful, they’re certainly more versatile and compact than their larger 400W or 500W counterparts. In this … Read more