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The efficiency of solar panels depends on factors such as the quality of solar cells, sunlight intensity, temperature, shading, and panel orientation. Higher-quality panels with advanced technology tend to have higher efficiency ratings.

Solar panels are designed to last for 25 years or more, with many manufacturers offering warranties ranging from 20 to 25 years. With regular maintenance, solar panels can continue to generate electricity efficiently for decades.

While solar panels are most effective in direct sunlight, they can still generate electricity on cloudy days due to diffuse sunlight. However, their output may be reduced. Solar panels do not generate electricity at night, but excess energy generated during the day can be stored in batteries for use during nighttime.

The amount of space required for solar panels depends on factors such as the size of the system, the efficiency of the panels, and the available sunlight. On average, a typical residential solar panel system requires about 100-400 square feet of roof space per kilowatt of installed capacity.

Solar panels require minimal maintenance, typically limited to periodic cleaning to remove dust, debris, and bird droppings. It’s also important to inspect the panels and wiring for any damage or signs of wear and tear regularly. Professional maintenance may be recommended every few years to ensure optimal performance.

Financial incentives for solar panel installations vary by location but may include federal tax credits, state and local rebates, net metering programs, and solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs). These incentives can significantly reduce the upfront cost of installing solar panels and provide long-term savings on energy bills.

Solar Power offers a magnitude of advantages. The fuel source (the sun) is free, so you don’t have to buy a fuel source to generate power. Because there isn’t fuel needed, solar panels do not put off any harmful emissions, which is great for combatting climate change or reducing pollution. Solar power can help you get power for an off-grid setup, so you don’t have to rely on the electric grid. Additionally, Solar Energy is relatively efficient, durable, and long lasting. And at Davao Solar we offer the best brand.

A solar power inverter is simply another name for a power inverter that is used to transport solar energy from a solar panel or complete solar array system.

Solar panels produce DC power, wheareas appliances inside your home run on AC power. The electric grid also run on AC power. The inverter helps bring these two together, so you can use the power produced from your solar panel system.

Well it sounds like magic, but there is a little more to it then that. Solar inverters are specifically designed to recognize the DC generated from the solar power system. Once the inverter receives this current, it converts the power to AC and sends the power to the desired location.

Yes, you will need an inverter if you are planning to use solar panels to power your home or business, as everything in your home or business likely runs on AC power.

A solar inverter may use a very minimal amount of power, but its sole purpose is to translate the energy and move it from point A to B. More power is used in the power’s journey through electrical wires then the inverter itself, but either way the effect is nominal.

The main difference is a hybrid inverter has the ability to send excess, or power that’s not needed, directly to a battery for storage.

In short, poly means many and mono means one. In regards to solar panels this means that each solar cell is either made with one or many crystals. In general, monocrystalline solar panels are considered to be better quality, but polycrystalline panels are much more affordable.

Many variables influence the size of your optimal solar array. Before analyzing those variables, you should understand how solar is sized and measured. The electrical capacity of solar panels is measured in watts (W). The typical solar panel is rated at 400-450 W. To get the total power (in watts) of your solar array, add together the wattages of each panel. Let’s say you had 10 400 W panels installed. The total wattage of your system would equal 4,000 W. 1,000 W is equal to 1 kilowatt (kW), so another way to describe the size of that system would be 4kW. The average size of a solar array varies by region but is usually between 6 and 10 kW.

To determine the ideal size of your system, an installer will estimate how many panels can fit on your roof given its footprint and shade susceptibility. If the size of your roof is limited (meaning fewer panels can be installed), installers can offer high-efficiency panels. These panels will have a higher power rating (typically 450 W), and will produce more electricity per panel.
Installers will also use geospatial data to determine the optimal system size for your property, as roof orientation and climate factors will affect how much electricity your system produces.
Budget is the final factor that influences the size of your solar array. Installers work closely with clients to maximize the amount of solar they install for the customer’s budget.

While sizing your solar array, installers will consider how much the solar electrical output will offset your electricity needs. While the power capacity of solar panels is measured in watts (or kilowatts), the amount of electricity produced by the panels is measured in watt-hours (or kilowatt-hours).

You may recognize the term kilowatt-hour (kWh) from your electric bill. Utilities charge their customers based on how many kWh of electricity they consume each month. If you look at your utility bill from any billing cycle, you can see how many kWh of electricity your home or building consumed that month. Each kW of solar you install will produce a number of kWh, which will directly offset your utility electricity consumption. The kW-to-kWh relationship varies with latitude and climate. Your installer will accurately predict how many kWh of electricity your solar panels will produce each year.

There are different types of batteries that can provide battery backup power to your home. Different battery types have different chemistries:

Lead acid batteries
Lead acid batteries have been around a long time but are being used less and less as costs for other, more energy-dense battery chemistries continue to drop. They’ve powered cars, tractors, and submarines, and have been used to provide backup power to homes and buildings.

The most common variety of lead acid batteries for backup power is called sealed lead acid. These types of lead acid batteries do not require regular maintenance to keep them operational, unlike their flooded lead acid cousins. Lead acid batteries have a lower upfront cost than newer lithium-ion batteries. They also take up more space than newer options. Depending on how often they are used (or cycled), they can last five to 10 years.

Lithium-ion batteries
The market for lithium-ion batteries is growing rapidly and prices are dropping. The technology offers a higher density of energy (more energy per unit of space) than traditional lead acid batteries and can be used (or cycled) more often during their lifespan. The upfront cost of lithium-ion batteries is higher than that of lead acid batteries. However, because of their longer lifespan (about 10 years) and their ability to be frequentlycharged, lithium-ion batteries have a lower lifetime cost than lead acid batteries.

Two types of lithium-ion batteries:

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (or Li-ion-NMC) is the commonly available lithium-ion battery type and is the least expensive lithium-ion battery on the market. These batteries can overheat and catch fire in rare cases of overcharging or improper use (known as thermal runaway). You may have heard of this phenomenon with cell phones, e-cigarettes, hoverboards, and other small consumer devices. However, home battery storage systems include sophisticated management software that is designed to prevent overcharging and thermal runaway problems. To date, there have been no reports of home storage systems catching fire.
Lithium Iron Phosphate (or LiFePO) is more expensive than the Li-ion-NMC variety. It does not experience thermal runaway or contain cobalt, whose mining practices, especially in the Congo, have recently come under scrutiny.