SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Solar Power (5)
Why a Minimum of Five Days Autonomy is Important for Solar
I am often asked why a minimum of five days of autonomy is used when sizing off-grid solar power systems for lighting or remote power locations are used, so I figured I’d write a..
Recent Advances In Green Technology
Attempting to make the world an improved and pollution-free place to live is not a straightforward task, and there are no settled principles. This is one of the tests we confront..
23 Fun Facts about Solar Panels That You Need To Know
Here are 23 fun facts about solar panels that we wanted to share with our readers. Why, you ask? Because we needed a break and wanted to provide you with something fun to read...
What the Solar Tax Credit Can Do for Your Solar Installation
Solar has come down in price a lot over the last couple of years; however, it is still out of reach for a lot of people. There are different tax credits available that can help..
Battery Storage and Off-Grid Solar Power & Lighting Systems
Renewable energy, especially solar, requires the energy produced to be used immediately or stored for a later time. Battery storage plays an absolutely critical role in all..
Prevent Theft & Vandalism Using Stand Alone Security Cameras
Many businesses, construction sites, storage yards, and even parks and recreation facilities, are plagued by theft and vandalism. Adequate lighting and the use of security cameras..
The Life and Times of Solar Power
I’ll bet when you think of solar panels you think that this is a new technology, well it isn’t. Solar panels have been used and developed in the 1700’s in France. They took a..
Off Grid Solar PV for Camera and WiFi Applications
With a good energy density, endless supply and steadily decreasing costs, solar energy is quickly becoming the new power source of choice for many different kinds of applications...
Solar Power: Eco Friendly Energy Consumption
Solar power is the form of renewable energy available for human actions apart from wind, tide, and hydroelectric energy. There are several different techniques and technologies..
Advancements in Solar Panel Design and Efficiency
There’s been much discussion about the cost of solar energy and whether solar can really be an efficient and cost-effective energy source. One argument is that low-cost, efficient..
5 Reasons Your Off-Grid Solar Lighting Fails and How to Fix It
Whether you purchase large off-grid commercial solar light systems or smaller off-grid home solar light systems, there are generally only a handful of reasons these lights will..
How to Use Solar Cameras and Lighting for Grid Free Security
Most cameras are not installed in areas that have complete access to traditional power. Instead, cameras are typically installed in remote locations where power isn’t readily..
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