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Are Microinverters Really Better than String Inverters?

Are Microinverters Really Better than String Inverters?

If you go to Google and type ‘string inverters vs. microinverters’, you will get dozens of articles telling you that microinverters are superior to string inverters.

In fact,(...)

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Comparing Microinverters With Power Optimisers

Comparing Microinverters With Power Optimisers

Inverters are the second-most important component of a solar power system (you know the first one). They convert direct current (DC) coming from the solar panels into alternating current(...)

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Solar Power System Components: From Panels To Cables

Solar Power System Components: From Panels To Cables

When purchasing or upgrading a solar power system for the home or business, things can get confusing with all the various components. A grid connect system typically includes(...)

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How Long Does a Solar Power System Last: Solar Panels, Inverter, the Lot?

How Long Does a Solar Power System Last: Solar Panels, Inverter, the Lot?

If you ever visit Northwest Germany, and happen to walk by the “Energielabor” building of the University of Oldenburg, you will witness an important piece of the history of solar(...)

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Tesla’s Solar Roof Tiles – Are They Worth The Large Price Tag?

Tesla’s Solar Roof Tiles – Are They Worth The Large Price Tag?

In 2016 Elon Musk proclaimed to the world that Tesla would be manufacturing Solar Roof Tiles. Fast forward to 2021, and several versions later, momentum for installing Tesla roof tiles in(...)

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Keeping Solar Panels Clean; A Maintenance Guide

Keeping Solar Panels Clean; A Maintenance Guide

Solar panels can last for decades, they’re built tough – but every so often, solar panels on both homes and commercial buildings require small amounts of maintenance. 

Keeping(...)

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What is the difference between monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film solar panels?

What is the difference between monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film solar panels?

The difference lies in the purity of the Crystallized Silicon (c-Si) used - the more perfectly aligned the silicon molecules, the better the solar cell will be at converting solar energy(...)

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Solar Panels on Opportunity, The Mars Rover - Lasting Longer Than Expected

Solar Panels on Opportunity, The Mars Rover - Lasting Longer Than Expected

Mars rover Opportunity, the little engine that could, has surpassed its original mission (which was 3 Earth months!) and is continuing its rovering to this day, a mere 12 years and 9(...)

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