How Does Solar Power Work?

How Does Solar Power Work?

Very simply, solar converts the energy in sunlight into electricity.  The components that do this are photovoltaic panels, wiring, and an inverter. Solar arrays consist of solar panels suspended in racking systems with wiring connected to inverters which connect to...

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Solar Power in Northern Climates

Solar Power in Northern Climates

Solar Panels in a Northern Climate The sun doesn’t shine here! The weather is too cold! Snow will block what little sunshine I get! We’re the first to admit it.  Nova Scotia isn’t California.  And New Brunswick isn’t the Sahara.  Prince Edward Island isn’t Mercury. ...

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Going Solar: Essential Knowledge for Getting Started

So you're thinking about going solar in Atlantic Canada—excellent choice! The cost of installing solar panels has fallen dramatically in the past ten years. While many Canadians...

How suitable is your home?

Welcome to the radiant world of solar energy, where harnessing the power of the sun isn’t just a green initiative but a smart investment into a sustainable future.

Why Solar Is Like Trading-In a Car

Buying solar is like a car purchase.    But rather than adding a car to one’s personal fleet, buying solar is more swapping one car to get another.  It is not an incremental...