Learn About Solar Power

Welcome to my solar power classroom. Here's the bare minimum that I think you should know if you are planning to kit out your home or business with solar.

Choose a topic below to get started, or grab a brew and work your way through the lot!

• The Two Most Common Ways To Power Your Home With Solar
• How Do Solar Panels Work?
• Anatomy of a Solar System
• Should Your System Be On-Grid Or Off-Grid or Hybrid?
• Do You Get Paid For The Electricity You Generate?
• How Many Panels Do You Need For Your Home?
• How Much Do The Panels Cost?
• What Different Types Of Panel Are Out There For You To Choose From?
• How To Compare Solar Panel Brands
• Does Your Roof Pitch Matter When Installing Solar?
• Which Direction Should Your Panels Be Facing?
• Inverters: How To Pick A Good One
• The Latest Technology: AC Panels & Microinverters
• What Rebates Can You Get?
• Payback Calculators
• Solar Systems Buyer's Guide

If there is anything at all that you want to know about solar power, buying a system, maintaining or monitoring your panels, or anything else under the sun (pun intended) - just contact me I'll do my best to reply personally - in Plain English - not solar industry jargon!