Who are they? SMA were founded in Hesse, Germany, in 1981 (ok, so almost 40). Since then they’ve done one thing and one thing only – solar inverters. Because of
Who are they? LG Chem(ical) is part of the South Korean LG Corporation. I’m sure you know them. LG has been around since 1947, with revenues of just under AUS$220 billion,
Making sure you are getting the most from your solar system during difficult times You don’t need us to tell you about COVID-19 – the news and social media is
Electricity “consists” of two parts – voltage (V) and current (I). A common metaphor is water – the voltage is the water pressure, how much “push” it has, and the
This is just a short article to answer a couple common questions regarding solar generation when there’s no usage. Firstly, what happens if a solar panel is in sunlight
Have you ever wondered how shining sunlight on a solar panel creates electricity? It is, unsurprisingly, quite a complex operation. It’s called the photovoltaic (PV) effect, and in this
Split cell panels, half cut panels, 120-cell panels. What are they, and do you want them? Traditional solar panels have 60 cells – 6 wide and 10 tall. Larger, commercial,
When researching solar energy, you may have heard the phrase “voltage rise”. This is quite a simple concept, but with important implications for you and your system if not considered
Solar PV arrays hate shade. Although bill-buster solar installers may try and pile as many solar panels on your roof as possible – so they can earn more money –