Building a DIY solar water pump is an effective and cost-saving way to fulfill all your water needs. Pumping water is essential for many domestic and commercial activities. Doing so allows you to supply water to an off-grid house, irrigate crops, or filter water in a swimming pool or a pond. Fortunately, you can do … 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
Believe it or not, there are quite a few types of solar energy. Yes, you read that right! Generally, when you think about solar energy, the mind is usually drawn toward the thought of photovoltaic panels. However, there is more to solar energy than just photovoltaics. This article aims to cover all these types and spread … Read more
The thought of including a 1 kW solar panel in your solar array must have crossed your mind more than once this year (we know it has for us). After all, we know how valuable the installation of solar panels is to your household and the planet. Would it then not make sense to go … Read more
Judging whether solar panels are worth it, really all comes down to 2 factors: your home’s location and your energy consumption. In an ideal scenario, you could expect your solar system’s payback period to be between 7.4 – 13 years. After that, you’ll be saving money monthly and reducing your home’s overall carbon footprint. This … Read more
You can continuously harvest, store, and use the sun’s energy by setting up a solar system. This natural source of energy helps us reconnect with nature and limits our impact on the ecosystem – green technology for the win! Thanks to various technical advancements, this idealistic dream is now accessible to all of us with … Read more