Topic: Design
What Kind of Roof is Best For Solar?
A solar array can be successfully installed on pretty much any type of roofing, however the cost and complexity can…5 Smart Steps to Successful Off Grid Hibernation
One thing we can say for sure about small problems: left alone, they'll become big problems. If your off-grid system…Net Metered Solar Electric Technology
A ‘net metered’ solar energy system will generate electricity from the sun and inject that energy into your home, displacing…Off Grid or Net Meter?
Building a new home is an exciting and challenging project. Planning for your energy can be a big part of…Net Meter System Sizing
When sizing a net metered solar energy system we work within 3 constraints: Energy targetSpace constraintsBudget constraints Your energy target…Array Oversize
Array oversize applies to any solar electric system, but is most commonly a topic in design of grid tie batteryless…Types of inverters
Common inverter topologiesSystem design varies by topology, so they are not necessarily apples-to-apples comparable. Battery based invertersAll battery based inverters…Wired vs WIFI for your monitoring system
Inverters and other solar energy equipment are, more and more, equipped with internet monitoring. this creates a number of benefits…