What is split cell solar cell technology What are split cells? Split cells, also known as half cut cells are exactly what their name suggests – they are traditional silicon solar cells that have been cut in half using a laser cutter. Split cell/half-cut technology is...
MPPT vs PWM charge controllers
MPPT vs PWM Charge Controllers What are solar charge controllers? The solar charge controller sits between the energy source and storage and prevents overcharging of batteries by limiting the amount and rate of charge to your batteries. percent capacity and charge the...
Monocrystalline Solar Panels vs Polycrystalline: Which is Better?
Monocrystalline Solar Panels vs Polycrystalline: Which is Better? Many of us at this point have come across Ads on Facebook from companies selling panels. With many solar brands on the market, from Canadian, to Jinko, to JA, and other lesser known brands sellers are...
ZESA announces 8-hour load-shedding.How you can cope.
Child studying using a candle during a power cut On September 12, 2021 ZETDC announced new increased load shedding measures due to power generation constraints at both Hwange and Kariba power stations. The detailed timetable can be downloaded here. Using it is...
Solar sysytem shortened backup time
Solar Inverter Troubleshooting An inverter can encounter is shortened backup time. This could be due to too much power consumption and in such a case, you must remove the extra load. If battery is not properly charged, then even in that case this problem could crop...
The first Solar panel was invented in 1941
Solar Panels are the best way to take advantage of the sun's energy. In 1839, Alexandre Edmond Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect—that is, the ability to create an electric current from the sun’s rays. Shortly after, Russell Ohl invented the first solar...