Residential and commercial solar energy systems are rapidly emerging as a “green” alternative to utility-supplied power. Grid-tied solar systems provide the user with the means to actually sell power ...

India's Polycab has unveiled its PSIS series of grid-tie string solar inverters, with power outputs ranging from 1 kW to 5 kW. The 4 kW and 5 kW devices have a maximum conversion efficiency of 98.1% ...

Editor’s note: The following is a very practical white paper that Outback Power has written regarding battery backup for storing energy from your PV systems while tied to the grid and using it during ...

As lingering droughts hit southern Africa's hydropower dams, Zimbabwe faces growing electricity shortages - but connecting ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Off-grid solar system costs start from around R150,000Prices have dropped up to 17% compared to last yearLarger homes require ...

Solar panels are steadily gaining ground with consumers as a viable renewable energy option for powering one's home. While most people are familiar with solar panels, which are the often large panels ...

There are numerous brands and models of solar panels and inverters on the market for those looking to escape load-shedding, but only a handful come highly recommended by the experts. Quote comparison ...

With Eskom warning that its system is likely to remain constrained for the near future and applying for hefty price hikes with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, many South African ...

U.S. reliance on inverters predominantly produced by Chinese manufacturers could potentially undermine grid security. The risk lies in the potential for attack vectors through components such as ...