Solar movement and panels alignment
For most homes the panels are mounted in a fixed position and we have made posts on the subject for solar tilt and angles as[…]
Panel Angles and the difference it makes
You probably know how solar works and its is a little more technical that just pointing panels to the sun. Roof installations typically are fixed[…]
Solar Adjustment time
Here comes the time of year when we prepare to adjust the alignments for winter. Each year the sun rises and falls in the sky[…]
ShineX update
The Growatt wifi dongle alternative If you have a Growatt inverter and the dongle and had issues, then it is likely that you have seen[…]
How does a solar combiner work?
Having solar arrays often means that they can be combined, but how does a solar combiner work? A solar combiner box acts as a central[…]
Shading solar panels
we looked at shading on Half Cut cell solar panels, does it really work? maybe not?
Arch Fault – DC Protection. Prevent fires.
There is as always some confusion with DC protection and this morning was no different, when on my feed appeared confusion on a DC breaker[…]
Performance calculations
Have you ever wondered if you can calculate solar production more accurately?Here is how you can…. Knowing your solar array installation is one of the[…]
Our best solar day.. in the shade
As the sun rises in the sky, the angle of our summer array is now coming into spec.( check back on for how to make[…]
Weather Affects Solar Energy Generation in the UK
Introduction Renewable energy, particularly solar power, plays a crucial role in the UK’s transition to a sustainable future. However, the performance of solar panels is[…]