Sustainability

How to build a green home. Complete guides to alternative energy sources (like solar and wind), passive house design, and water and energy management systems.

Solar power and weather regions

All other things considered, the amount of sunlight that makes it down through the clouds can have a big impact on how much power...

Solar panel orientation and position

Having the best solar panels in the world won't help if they're not facing the right way at the right time. Find out the...

Array size and solar panel efficiency

How much power your solar panels will produce depends on two things: firstly on the size of your solar panel setup, and secondly on...

Solar panel inspection and repair

Problems with your solar panel? Find out how to tell if there's a problem, what sorts of issues are most common, and what kinds...

How to clean solar panels

A dirty solar panel is an inefficient one: dirty solar panels will produce less power than clean ones, which may even cost you money...

Solar windows

Another option that's likely to appear in the not-too-distant future, solar windows involve solar panel technology embedded into a building's windows. Read about where...

Solar power pergolas

If you have a pergola (or you're planning to build one) you might also want to consider using that roof space to collect a...

Ground-based solar arrays

If your roof isn't big or strong enough - or doesn't get enough sunlight - it may be more practical to install solar panels...

Roof-mounted solar arrays

Solar panels are normally installed on peoples' roofs, simply because that's the place that's likely to get the most sun. Find out more about...

Battery bank storage systems

A battery bank will help to ensure that you always have enough power, no matter how little wind there is at any given time....
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