Posts by Watson Tanganyika

Water is by far the best thing to use to clean solar panels with chiefly because it’s always there if needed. Another reason is it introduces fewer unknown chemical agents that may have unexpected...

Poor configuration and maintenance can lead to system losses of up to 24%. Most of which are preventable. One commonly overlooked area of solar panel maintenance is cleaning. Just keeping solar...

There are several reasons why solar is becoming increasingly popular with consumers. The main reasons are falling solar prices and growing concern about climate change. These and several other...

Solar can be used together with grid electricity. Having both a solar system and a grid connection is an effective way to reduce energy costs and guarantee a consistent supply of electricity.

MCS accreditation is not a regulatory requirement. It is not a license and a solar contractor can still carry out installations without the accreditation. Its primary purpose is as a quality...

Electronic circuits require both voltage and current to produce energy. Solar panels produce power which means they too have voltage and current. The equation for working out power, measured in watts...