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What is a kilowatt (kW)? A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power that is commonly used to measure the output of solar panel systems. It measures the rate at which energy is produced or consumed per unit of time. One kilowatt is equivalent to 1,000 watts, and it is a standard unit of measurement … Read more

What is a junction box? A junction box is an important component in solar panel installation. It is a housing unit designed to protect the wires and electrical connections from environmental factors such as rain or snow. The purpose of this box is to allow multiple wires to come together and be securely connected within … Read more

What is an Inverter? An inverter is an essential component of any solar panel installation. It converts the direct current (DC) produced by the solar panels into alternating current (AC) that can be used to power household appliances and other electrical devices. Solar panels generate DC electricity, which is not suitable for appliances and other … Read more

What is a Hybrid Inverter? A hybrid inverter is a device that combines the functionality of a grid-tied inverter and an off-grid inverter in one single unit. This type of inverter is used in solar panel installations that are connected to an electrical grid but have a backup battery system. The primary function of a … Read more

Overview of IEC 61701 standard The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a global organization that develops and publishes international standards for electrical and electronic technologies. One such standard is IEC 61701, which provides a test sequence for evaluating the ability of solar panels to withstand the effects of salt mist. Salt mist, which occurs near … Read more

What is gross-metering? Gross-metering refers to a system where the electricity produced by the solar panel system is measured entirely by a meter. Under this system, the electricity generated by the solar panels is measured as it is fed into the grid, and the owner of the solar panel system is paid for all the … Read more

Definition of Gigawatt (GW) A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power that is used to describe the amount of energy that can be generated or used over time. Specifically, it represents one billion watts, which is a massive amount of power. In the context of solar panel installation, gigawatts are often used to describe … Read more

What are frameless solar panels? Frameless solar panels are a relatively new innovation in the solar industry. Just as the name suggests, these panels have no frame surrounding them. Instead, these panels are constructed by thinning the silicon material usually found in traditional solar panels, and then laminating these thin layers between a layer of … Read more

What is a Feed-In-Tariff? A Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) is a policy mechanism that encourages the production of renewable energy by providing financial incentives to households, businesses, and other organizations that generate their electricity from renewable sources like solar panels. These incentives are designed to make it easier for people to invest in solar power and, in … Read more

What is Esoi? Esoi stands for Energy Storage Operating Interface. It is a software interface developed by the US Department of Energy that allows solar panel owners to monitor and control their energy storage systems. Essentially, Esoi provides a centralized interface for managing your solar energy production and consumption. By using the Esoi interface, you … Read more