Knowledge Base
All Articles
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…Solar Charge Controller Types – Shunt, PWM, MPPT
A solar charge controller is a device that manages the charging of a battery from a solar module or array…Rodent Screening
Ah, squirrels. Red ones, grey ones, black ones… funny thing is the black ones are actually grey squirrels. And in…PV Modules Have Moved
A PV array should solidly attached to its racking and the roof. Modules should be straight and square. Gaps between…Array Oversize
Array oversize applies to any solar electric system, but is most commonly a topic in design of grid tie batteryless…Equalization
Equalization is a process of controlled battery over-charging. It is used as a routine maintenance activity and a remedial activity…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…Ground Faults
A ground fault is a wiring fault -- a live wire is making contact with the ground. Ground faults are…