Solar Energy
How Does Solar Energy Reduce My Bills?
Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity. Sunlight is absorbed by the photovoltaic cells and converted into direct current (DC) electricity. The DC electricity is sent to an inverter and converted into alternating current (AC) electricity. This AC electricity can be used to power your home or business, or it can be sent back to the grid if you are connected to one, cutting your bills by 40-80%.
What Types Of Solar Panels Are There?
Now you understand all the benefits of installing solar energy solutions to your home lets first look at the different solar technologies you can choose from:
Thin-film: These solar panels are lightweight and highly portable. The technology is not yet popular among homeowners as it is still under development. Most people use these solar panels for mobile homes, boats and campers.
Polycrystalline: Most homeowners choose these solar panels as they are less expensive and still highly efficient.
Monocrystalline: These are the best choice for home applications due to their efficiency. Their design and construction allow more efficiency at higher temperatures. Monocrystalline solar panels are also more durable compared to others but are more expensive due to the high quality and more efficient technology.