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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

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 –

Image the scene. It’s a beautiful summer’s day and the sun is strong. You’re lying on the beach, enjoying a drink, and decide to check your Solar Analytics app to

Hot spots are areas of the panel which are hotter than the rest of the panel. This is, in a word, bad, because it can cause panel failures. Why does