What is Solar Panel Efficiency?

Where efficiency factors relating to electrical power derived from solar energy versus what the electricity provider bills you for every month is concerned, efficiency is typically measured by how the actual power output compares to the input and related costs involved.  In other words, can you derive enough power so that it exceeds the cost of the equipment and the service involved to capture what is necessary to generate the energy required to create electricity (i.e. the sun’s heat and light)? That depends on a number of aspects. Read the rest of this entry

Why purchase Used Solar Panels

For many individuals interested in converting to solar energy, they oftentimes find that they will be financing much more than what they want in order to build and install a solar energy system.  You do have to be smart when it comes to budgeting for a solar energy system.  Let’s face it.  The initial purchase of all the components of a solar energy system can be a large expense.  However, you can save money by purchasing used solar panels, which is one component that can cost up to 50% of the entire system. Read the rest of this entry