Are you looking to learn how to wire solar panels? If so, you are probably a DIY-er who is 100% invested in purchasing a solar system. You may even have a general idea of how to implement your home project. So now, you are looking for answers to more precise questions about the process. Well, … Read more
It’s only natural to gravitate toward solar panel companies with panels that boast the best efficiency ratings, value for money, and warranties. Stats always look good on paper, but an increasing number of people are starting to care about where their panels are made and by whom. In this article, we provide you with 7 … Read more
As the world’s foremost superpower, the United States endures more power outages than any other developed nation on the globe. According to federal databases at the Department of Energy (DOE) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), these blackouts lasting more than an hour, have increased steadily for the past decade. Massoud Amin, an … Read more
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