SEPCO-Solar Lighting Blog

The future is always hard to predict. But by tracing current trends in energy use, the solar energy industry, and scientific research into the future, we can pull back the curtain just a bit to steal a glimpse of what solar power might look like in 2038.

  “The sun is the only safe nuclear reactor, situated as it is some ninety-three million miles away.” -  Stephanie Mills Sun has provided energy from time immemorial to all the living creatures on the earth for their growth and development. The concerns about climate change and continuous depletion of energy resources have paved way for renewable sources of energy. Technology has seen immense caliber in sun and hence the solar industry has become a pivot of renewable energy sector. The trend is on rise for all the good reasons.

  NET Zero can be looked at in a multi sectional or holistic approach of reducing Energy, Water, and Waste on a facility or home. It provides a way of reducing or completely eliminating wasted power and provide a better way to design efficiencies into buildings and homes during the design and building phase, but also provides ways to update existing structures to become more energy efficient.

Renewable energy has been making headlines over the last several years, especially solar power, which can be harnessed using a solar panel system. But despite all of the attention on solar power, many people are still unaware of the many benefits of using this type of renewable energy. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of installing a solar power system on your home:

  When shopping for a residential solar system you can feel overwhelmed by the quantity of companies out there. But the big question is, How to choose the right company with the right solar system.

We wanted to start the New Year off with some basic facts on solar lighting and power systems. These will explain how the systems operate and basic sizing information. Understanding these few facts will allow you to better understand how solar operates and how a reliable system should operate. Let’s start off with the first fact:

The modern marvel that is the wind turbine is doing amazing things to produce clean energy. Since as far back as 200 B.C., windmills have been used to grind grain or draw water, but electricity didn't start being produced until 1888. Those first turbines aren't as efficient as the ones we are deploying all over the world today, but it is great to look back on where we started from.   Today, wind power systems generate power for schools, buildings, homes and so much more. Take a look at what makes these massive windmills work and see how the energy is produced in this great graphic below: 

Off grid solar power sizing can be tricky since you need to take into account many different factors so that you are never left without power. You also have to figure out how many solar panels it will take to run your application while also keeping costs down, as well as how large of a battery storage system you will need. Here is how you can size your off grid solar power system to perform year round under any condition the world wants to throw at you, built specifically for your needs.  

As I am sure we all can agree, no matter what, there is some sunlight even on the worst of days. Sunburns can even happen on a day when you don’t see the sun break through the clouds at all. That being said, can solar still generate power in bad weather? The simple answer is yes, but let’s expands on that.

  Communities all across America are trying to improve their green image and reduce costs, but some are having a hard time figuring out where to start. Here are some ideas that can help improve your community and lower overall costs in the end. Build LEED New buildings, either commercial or residential, should be done to the highest green standards. Using highly efficient HVAC systems, energy efficient building materials such as Low-E or thermal