Going From Grid Tied to Off Grid
There are some good reasons to go from a grid tied to an off grid system. Some people want the independence. Others realize that a loss of grid power will also cause their homes to lose power. Your reason might be different from these. Whatever the case, there is a right way to do it. […]
Is A Pure Sine Wave Inverter Necessary
An inverter is a powerful oscillator that turns DC power into AC power. You can have pure sine wave inverters and modified sine wave inverters, among other types. Pure sine wave inverters are slightly more expensive than other types. This is enough to ask if a pure sine wave inverter is necessary. The short answer […]
Which is Better 24V or 48V Solar System
The DC voltage of your solar power system determines the DC voltage of its system components. It will also determine the amperage capacity (ampacity) of the wires that you use. Also, it is hard to change the voltage of your system once you set it up. So, choose your system’s voltage carefully. So, keep this […]
Protecting The Charge Controllers
Here is what is likely to damage the different types of charge controllers. Excessive voltage can damage both MPPT and PWM charge controllers. But MPPT charge controllers deal with higher voltages than PWM charge controllers. It’s because PWM charge controllers will lower the voltage without increasing the current. So people will only connect it to […]
High Voltage vs Low Voltage Solar Panel Arrays
Here is what makes a solar panel high voltage or low voltage. A low voltage solar array has an output voltage slightly higher than the battery voltage. In this case, you don’t need to modify the voltage to charge the batteries or power the inverter. Typical battery voltages in this setup are 12 volts, 24 […]
Advantages of Solar Electric Water Heater
Many people believe that solar thermal water heaters are the best way to heat water with solar energy. This was true when solar panels were expensive per watt and when inverters lacked power. Back then, solar electric water heating made no sense. Now solar panels are cheaper and inverters are more powerful. This makes solar […]
How to Add Wind Turbine to Solar System
There are many things to consider when adding wind power to your solar power system. Among these is whether you should. Because of this topic, we assume that you have already decided to do so. So, we will focus on how to do it. That involves getting the correct type of wind turbine in the […]
Should I Add Wind Turbine to Solar System
The short answer is only if it is more effective than adding extra solar panels. You must consider some important factors when making this decision. This means asking some important questions. Here are some of the major ones: Is it difficult to add extra solar panels? This is one question you must answer before adding […]
Using a Hot Water Heater as A Diversion Load
Using a hot water heater as a diversion load is a great way to protect your wind power equipment while harnessing extra energy. If you decide to do so, it helps to know why you need a diversion load in the first place. It also helps to know why a hot water heater makes a […]
What Is The Difference Between a Normal Inverter and a Hybrid Inverter
To answer this question, we must first understand that there are different definitions of a normal inverter. Some want a solar power system that can send electricity to and from the grid. These people see a grid-tie inverter as a normal inverter. Some either cannot connect to the grid, or don’t want to. These people […]