So you want to install an inverter, but with all the features and complexity of today’s more sophisticated units, you’re hesitant to take the plunge? Or, perhaps you’ve had some problems with your ...

Make energy while the sun shines — that’s what we expect of a photovoltaic (PV) system (see Components of a PV System). So if the sun is out but the system isn’t producing to capacity, there’s a ...

Most photovoltaic (PV) power system manufacturers sell their equipment through either specialized solar distributors or electrical distributors that have a solar These solar panels are being connected ...

It’s no secret that inverter problems are among the most common causes of failure at PV plants, with many needing to be swapped out less than halfway through the term of a 25-year power contract. And ...

Solar panels are generally quite reliable. Many owners don't experience technical faults in over a decade of ownership. Nearly seven in 10 owners had had no problems with their solar panels in our ...

South Africans who can’t afford to go full solar to escape load shedding are turning to easier solutions like inverters and battery backups – but researchers say that these systems are basically ...