Solar clipping happens when solar electric (photovoltaic) panels provide more power than an inverter can handle. Clipping is lost power production, but there may be some advantages to it. We’ll explain, and talk about some pros and cons.
To help our readers get more familiar with solar, we’re putting together a series of articles answering common solar energy questions. First up, basic information on how solar energy works and pros and cons of solar. The next posts in the series will cover costs, sizing and installation.
This is a guest post by Jerry Noel. In this article we’ll discuss how to examine your site to decide where to place solar electric panels, and in the next article we’ll look at financial incentives available to help make them more affordable. In Part 1 (Solar Electric Basics), Jerry discussed the three predominant questions…
This is a guest post by Jerry Noel, explaining three types of home solar power projects and how to mount your solar panels. In Part 1 (Solar Electric Basics), Jerry discussed the three predominant questions of solar power: cost, batteries, and “DIY”. Part two provided Emergency Power Options. The three types of home solar power…