Properly installed solar water heating systems require minimal maintenance. Freezing and overheating are the biggest hazards, so it is important for you to understand how your system addresses those possibilities. … Read more
Solar water heating systems collect solar energy from the sun to preheat water so that your gas or electric heater — whether a conventional tank or tankless — does less work. A … Read more
Solar water heating, also commonly called solar hot water or solar thermal, is the solar technology used to heat water using thermal energy. Instead of producing electricity, such as solar … Read more
A basic home solar electric system consists of PV cells connected and packaged together in weather-protected panels. Panels are fastened side-by-side on a racking system on a building’s roof to … Read more
There are three basic types of solar electric systems: A Grid-tied system operates only when the utility grid is working. A Stand-alone off-grid is not connected to the grid at … Read more