Category: Tips & Tricks

Solar panels are not heavy. While the weight of solar panels can vary, an average sized man can lift a large 72 cell solar panel without assistance. Portable solar panels are among the lightest and...

It is much better to have too many solar panels than not enough. In fact, one should oversize their solar system if possible because oversizing solar panels allow for balancing out lost production....

Solar panels can be used to directly power an electrical appliance without an inverter. It’s important to note, however, that solar panels supply direct current or DC. This means that only...

The size of solar panels needed to run a camper is largely dependent on energy demand. The greater the energy use, the more solar panels will be required to meet the demand. Solar panels vary in size...

Solar panels can work even when they are covered in snow. Although they have a reduced output depending on how thick the layer of snow is, they still typically generate energy.

Solar panels still produce energy even on cloudy days. On overcast days solar panels produce between 10 to 25% of their maximum output. The decrease in output is due to there being less available...