Do solar panels increase your home insurance?
Do solar panel installations increase your home insurance? You’re either a person who asks this question from the minute you think about making a change to your home, or you don’t realise it’s a question at all. Until, that is, you’ve gone and done whatever it is that you’ve been thinking about doing. Hopefully, if […]
What are the three main styles of solar panel you should consider?
How do solar panels work? We’ve spoken generally about how solar panels harness the power of the sun and allow us to convert its energy into electricity for use in various ways. But, on a technical level solar panels consist of photovoltaic (PV) cells that, when hit with sunlight, absorb energy and cause them to […]
What Happens To Solar Panels At The End Of Their Life?
When we look at solar panels, most questions we get asked are about cost, efficiency, technology and about the future of solar energy in a wider sense. We mostly forget to ask about what happens at the end of a solar installation’s lifespan. We want to know how long an installation will work for us […]
Are commercial solar panels right for my business?
For most businesses, the majority of energy usage will take place during the day. It’s for precisely this reason that companies can make exceptional savings on their electricity bills with a solar installation. Companies who rely heavily on generated electricity will see the most significant results. That said, small commercial operations will still find themselves […]
SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR IRISH BUSINESSES
Solar panels have, in recent years, shed some misinformed arguments that seemed to surround them. They’ve proven their worth for residential and commercial purposes having also shown how beneficial they can be for the environment. Whether you’re an SME or big business, there are numerous reasons to invest. The rising (and set to continue rising), […]
Can you install solar yourself?
If you’re planning on switching to a renewable energy source like solar power, you’ll want to get the most out of your Solar PV system. You may even hope that solar panels last forever. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case – but solar panels do last a pretty long time. And they’ll keep providing value long after […]
Does residential solar make sense?
We’ve all heard the soundbite benefits of installing solar in our homes. In this article, let’s go beyond clickbait titles and into what these soundbites stand for. They do read well; lower electricity bills, lower carbon footprint and, as we recently wrote about, increased property value. On the other side of the coin, is the […]
6 WAYS TO GENERATE GREEN ENERGY AT HOME
Being organised and disciplined is the quickest way to reduce the amount of energy you consume which will, in turn, have a positive impact on your utility bills. You cut back on your energy consumption, incorporate energy efficient fittings and fixtures and hey presto, you’ll reduce what you need. That said, if you’ve made the […]
Is It Harder To Sell A House With Solar Panels?
Solar panels are an asset and have many benefits for homeowners. If you’re planning to, or have already reaped some rewards from installing PV (photovoltaic) panels, you might be interested to know how it impacts you when the time comes to sell. If you were looking to buy, and the idea of buying a home […]
What Size Solar Panel System Do I Need?
This article was originally published on Jan 10th, 2022. Updated April 14th, 2023. If you’re considering investing in solar power, one of the most critical factors to consider is the size of the solar panel system you’ll need. This decision depends on several factors, including the amount of electricity you use, the number of solar […]