The average U.S. home uses about 900 kWh of electricity per month. If you’re considering solar, you may be wondering if your home’s electrical panel can handle the additional load from solar panels. The answer is: it depends. If your home was built before 1950, it’s likely that your electrical panel is outdated and will …
3Kw solar system can run about 9 to 10 average sized air conditioners. The specific number of air conditioners that your 3Kw solar system can handle depends on the wattage of each individual unit and the amount of sunlight that your location receives. If you have a central air conditioning unit, it is likely that …
A solar combiner box is an electrical device that combines the output of multiple solar panels into a single DC (direct current) circuit. It is used in PV (photovoltaic) systems, and usually contains fuses or circuit breakers to protect the system from over-current conditions. A solar combiner box is not necessary for all PV systems, …
EPC stands for engineering, procurement and construction. It is a type of turnkey project in which a company takes on the responsibility of designing, building and commissioning a solar power plant. The EPC contractor is responsible for the entire project, from start to finish. This includes obtaining all the necessary permits, procuring the equipment, constructing …
The next solar eclipse in Georgia is coming soon. This will be an annular eclipse, meaning that the moon will not completely block out the sun. Instead, a “ring of fire” will be visible around the moon. The best place to view the eclipse will be in the northern part of the state, where the …
You’ve decided to go solar. Congrats! Whether or not you need an electrician to install your solar panels depends on a few factors. If you’re simply replacing old panels with new ones, then you likely won’t need an electrician. However, if you’re installing panels for the first time or making significant changes to your system, …
The average lifespan of a pool solar panel is about 20 years. However, in Florida, where the sun is very strong, pool solar panels may only last about 10 years. This is because the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can break down the plastic and cause the panel to become less efficient. Solar panels are a …
Yes, Momentum Solar does drug test. They test both before and after you are hired. The first drug test is usually a urine test, but they may also do a hair follicle test. The second drug test is usually a blood test. There are a lot of solar companies out there, and each has their …
Solar water heating systems use the sun’s energy to generate heat. There are two types of solar water heating systems: indirect and direct. Indirect solar water heating systems use a fluid to transfer the sun’s heat to the water in the tank. Direct solar water heating systems have water in the collector that is heated …
Assuming you have a 12 volt lead acid battery, it will take approximately 8.3 hours to charge it with a 100 watt solar panel in full sunlight. This is based on the battery being able to hold 100 watt hours of charge. The time it takes to charge a 12 volt battery with a solar …