As a professional solar installer, I’ve learned that the charge controller is the most underestimated box in a DC system. When it’s sized or set wrong, issues can occur in it. You notice “weak” batteries, random inverter alarms, or lights dimming at night. Panels also never seem to hit their potential. In this post I’ll…
When building a solar power system, the way your solar panels are connected has a major impact on the overall system performance. The two most common methods are series connections and parallel connections. These configurations affect the system’s voltage, current, efficiency, and resistance to shading. In this post, you’ll learn: Let’s get started with understanding…
Before installing a solar energy system, a crucial step is the solar site survey. It is often overlooked. It’s the foundation upon which every successful solar project is built. Whether you’re a professional solar installer or you’re an engineer, mastering the site survey process is key. If you’re a DIY enthusiast looking to improve solar…