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When considering installation of solar panels, most homeowners often get confused about whether the solar panel system should be connected to the grid or off the grid. Though off-grid systems are quite popular earlier, grid-tied systems are gaining popularity because of their affordability and greater ROI. What is exactly an on-grid system? A grid-tied solar system is connected to the electric grid and uses electricity from the solar panel system and the electrical grid. Due to this reason, a grid-tied system doesn’t require to meet all the electricity demands of homes. If required, the home can draw energy from the grid even on cloudy days or at night. If more energy than your requirement is produced by the solar panels, the excessive amount of energy will be fed into the grid for use elsewhere. How do you connect your home to the grid? When it comes to connecting your home to the grid, it will require the involvement from you and your solar panel sys...

Nowadays heating the swimming pools cost more. But using solar collectors will save you more than thousands of dollars per year on pool heating costs, especially if you need pool heating in winter, fall or spring. The solar pool heaters can pay back within a couple of pool seasons depending on the local fuel costs. Out of the available solar pool heating systems, evacuated tubes solar pool heaters are worth considering for your pool heating needs. More often people get confused evacuated tube solar collectors with unglazed solar pool heaters. But the evacuated tube pool heaters produce more heat than the unglazed heaters. The unglazed types are manufactured from rubber type materials and only operate when the ambient temperature remains warmer than the pool. They work in Florida, Hawaii, San Diego, and Las Vegas – but don’t work when it’s cold outside. Why Do You Consider Evacuated Tube Solar Pool Heater? Affordability – When it comes to heating your house, y...

On-grid solar PV kits are the perfect ways to make your house or business space an energy producing machine. They are fully certified kits that comprise of everything you want to go green. These PV kits are fully expandable. You can consider beginning with a 1 KW system and add to it any time as per your requirements.  The only thing you have to consider is the amount of roof space you have. With an on-grid solar PV system , you will create enough energy that you will sell back to the utility company. It ensures that you write off your investment and generate higher ROI as soon as possible.  However, there are three different ways for the storage of solar energy your solar PV kits produce. They are DC batteries, hot water tanks, and on-grid or net metering.  DC Batteries – Earlier, most solar consumers used DC batteries for the storage of solar energy and drew on this energy as required. It’s known as an off-grid solar PV system and wa...

A solar water heating system uses the thermal energy of the sun for water heating purposes. Usually, they are utilized for heating water to a temperature hot enough for your residential needs. The solar water tanks are important parts of solar water heaters. But how do you buy the right one for your residential water heating applications? Please check out this post and know how to make the right purchase: The size – A bigger size tank will keep the water hotter for longer. Therefore, you can consider buying water tanks as per your needs. The surface area of solar collectors – A bigger surface area for the sun to hit, results in more amount of water being heated. In the hot climates, you have to increase the storage up to 2 gallons (7.5liters) per square foot (0.09 m²). If you don’t get this ratio perfectly, it’s possible that the system will get overheated during summer or not heat the water enough during winter. The insulation on tanks and piping – ...

Are you looking for solar pool heating systems? If yes, then why don’t you invest in Northern Lights solar pool heaters! They are quite different than traditionally designed unglazed plastic solar pool collectors. To get started, the solar collectors that are used in the heating kits come with double-walled vacuum tubes rather than plastic PVC piping in traditional solar pool heaters .  In the very beginning, the investment is more expensive; but it will pay for itself in the long run. Here are a few reasons that can convince you to invest in solar pool heating systems: Operate in cloudy climates – Vacuum tube water heaters absorb all forms of solar radiation that includes both direct and indirect, unlike unglazed plastic pool heaters. This means, the solar collectors will continue to provide enough heat to the pool even during cloudy days.  Remains intact by outside temperature – Traditional solar pool heating kits operate, if the temperature...

Every home needs a way to access hot water. From showers and baths to cleaning and dishwashing, it’s paramount for every homeowner, family and renter. Starting from a hybrid heat pump, conventional storage tanks to a tankless model, there’s no shortage of option for users. This is where a solar water heating system comes in. It’s an ideal way of heating water. While there are can be some downside in specific regions on accessibility and initial cost, there is more upside especially when it comes to long term viability.  Here are a few reasons why do you own a solar water heating system:   Saving space – A typical solar water heating system should take up no more space and every system generally comes with 2-3 solar panels. The traditional solar water heating system uses heavy tanks and pumps that need more space around the home. The additional hassle and impairment impact the capacity of the house. The solar water heater enables wat...