Monthly Archives: October 2014

On Grid vs Off Grid Solar Panel Systems

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Vesa Valtonen

The comparison of the On Grid vs Off Grid Solar Panel Systems. It is important to distinguish the use of Solar panels in these two different environments.

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Solar panel installation

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Vesa Valtonen

This solar panel installation was completed in two days, with the panels installed the first day and the electrical connections completed the second day. The system consists of 18 units of 235-Watt panels. Each panel has a dedicated inverter installed … Continue reading →

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The top 10 countries using solar power

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Vesa Valtonen

The top 10 countries using solar power in the world according to installed photovoltaic solar (PV) energy capacity. Think you know the order? You might be surprised… See if you can name all ten countries in the right order before … Continue reading →

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Basics on photovoltaic systems

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Vesa Valtonen

A photovoltaic system, also photovoltaic power system, solar PV system, PV system or casually solar array, is a power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. It consists of an arrangement of several components, including solar … Continue reading →

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