Solar Energy

Grid tied solar electric systems  We have provided a blog for people to discuss solar electric systems. This is a completely free service and we are here to give free information and free advice for people having problems with their solar arrays or questions about solar electric systems. Tell us your story. Do you think ... Read more

Not too be confused with solar hybrid lighting and solar electric systems.  Solar thermal is a technology for harnessing solar energy for heat.  Solar thermal systems are generally used to heat swimming pools and create hot water for residential and commercial use. Solar thermal systems come in several forms. Batch/ICS, thermosiphon, open loop, closed loop, ... Read more

If more people would go off the grid then what would happen to the grid?  Off grid living is a lifestyle that many are not ready for.  I opened this blog up for discussion with people who are living completely off the grid.  What are your challenges?  What are you benefits?  People who are living ... Read more

Photovoltaics / Solar Electric Systems Photo is Greek for Light and Voltaic is after Allesandro Volta pioneer in the study of electricity.  Thus photovoltaic means *light to electricity*.  The photovoltaics (PV) convert sunlight directly to direct current (DC) electricity by use of a semiconductor. Solar cells are made from a chemical element called silicon.  Silicon ... Read more

Below are some common questions about solar energy systems.  I have provided a basis for this blog. What I really would like to hear about is all these free solar systems that people are financing.  Do you think financing solar is worth it and does the payback really make any sense?  Are the companies who ... Read more