What are the main problems associated with installing solar in your home?
Over the past few years, two great things have happened. Solar technology has advanced significantly while also becoming less expensive. No complaints on those counts. Getting solar panels installed has proven to be an efficient way for homes and businesses alike to produce their own electricity, without doing damage to the environment. PV or photovoltaic […]
Do solar panels need servicing?
Servicing your panels encompasses verification of the safe operation of the electrical components of the solar photovoltaic system. Will you need to don the rubber gloves and get some sudsy warm water out? Maybe, but cleaning solar panels is usually very light work. As they have no moving parts, your duty of care is minor. […]
Are solar batteries worth it in 2023?
There’s no two ways about it, being able to store green energy makes a lot of sense if you have a solar energy system that gives you a large enough yield. Solar batteries are a home improvement that allow you to store the electricity you produce and use it during the darker times (after sunset […]
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?
While most of us may not like it, the days are getting shorter, the evenings chillier. This, unfortunately, directly impacts the energy bills landing into our inboxes and letterboxes. At Caldor, we are very accustomed to the reasons behind our client’s want to turn to solar power. The main two factors being a reduction in […]
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR SOLAR PANELS TO PAY FOR THEMSELVES?
How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves or, in other words, what is the payback period? There is a bit of leg work to do when it comes to finding out. Why? Because every system is different. Why? Because every home is different. Why? Because what people need in terms […]
A guide to the solar panel installation process
This blog is going to be a short one. Why? Because we don’t believe in making a mountain out of a molehill. Here’s a step by step, 1, 2, 3 guide to the simple and straightforward solar panel installation process. The whole operation tends to take no longer than one day. As always, ensure you’re […]
Selling Your Excess Solar Panel Energy Back To The Grid
Good news, hot off the press. We have been waiting for this announcement with bated breath. It’s been a long time coming and now that it’s landed we felt the urge to share it with you. There’s a microgeneration support scheme (MSS) in town (or soon to be, following final design submission and government approval. […]
2021 Grants for PV Solar Panels in Ireland
Since publishing there have been significant changes to the grants available in Ireland. To read what’s available in 2023 please click here. Looking for information on grants can become an all consuming task. It’s possible to spend hours mired with questions, not just about what the grant pertains to, but the relevance of what […]
10 Interesting Facts About Solar Panels You Probably Didn’t Know
If you find yourself here, it’s quite probable that you are doing your due diligence on solar panels before you invest or, something has sparked an initial curiosity. So, here we give to you, ten interesting and useful facts at a scroll. In this instance, knowledge is solar power. 1. Solar power isn’t new; it’s […]
Five Ways in Which Solar Panels Can Save You Money
Investing in a Solar Panel can be a big commitment, we know. You want to make sure that it will be worth the time and money you’re putting into it by ensuring that you’ll make some money back over time. It usually stands that the larger your existing power bill, the more money you can […]