SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Power (4)
Location Location Location: Why Shading is Bad for Solar Systems
Shade is a wonderful thing, especially in the summer down here in the south; however, it is bad for off-grid solar power and solar lighting applications. This is because shading..
How Solar and LED Lighting is a Perfect Combination
Just like milk and cookies, solar power and LED lighting are a perfect combination. They work well with each other while complimenting their best attributes. Let’s look at a few..
How to Size Off-Grid Solar Power Systems Like a Pro
Off-grid solar power sizing can be tricky since you need to take into account many different factors so that you are never left without power. You also have to figure out how many..
Can Solar Panels Still Generate Power in Bad Weather?
Even on the worst days, some UV rays and sunlight penetrate the clouds, allowing a solar panel to produce a charge, and even giving us a sunburn. Most people think solar will not..
6 Reasons Why Flow Meters Should Use Off Grid Solar Power Systems
Off-grid solar power systems provide power to many different applications. Flow meter systems can be used with many different applications such as gas, water, oil, or just about..
13 Great Reasons to Use Solar Power and Solar Lighting
Ever wonder why solar is a great alternative to standard grid electricity? Let's look at 13 great reasons to use solar power and solar lighting systems over traditional..
How to Camouflage Solar Panels in a Residential Environment
When homeowners are first approached about putting solar panels on their house, a number of concerns inevitably pop up, ranging from cost to installation to the appearance on an..
5 Reasons to Install Solar Panels
Nowadays, sustainable uses of energy are being focused on a lot. With that usage of renewable and unconventional energy resources are more concentrated upon as compared to the..
6 Questions to Ask Before Going Solar
As with any investment, purchasing solar panels for your home is a decision that shouldn't be made lightly. You will need to consider many factors and avoid the numerous pitfalls...
Why a Minimum of Five Days Autonomy is Important for Solar
I am often asked why a minimum of five days of autonomy is used when sizing off-grid solar power systems for lighting or remote power locations are used, so I figured I’d write a..
Recent Advances In Green Technology
Attempting to make the world an improved and pollution-free place to live is not a straightforward task, and there are no settled principles. This is one of the tests we confront..
23 Fun Facts about Solar Panels That You Need To Know
Here are 23 fun facts about solar panels that we wanted to share with our readers. Why, you ask? Because we needed a break and wanted to provide you with something fun to read...
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