Anti-islanding protection is a US-required safety feature that is built into all grid-tied and hybrid grid-tie inverters that operate in the US. It may not be built into some inverters meant to operate in different countries. Anti-islanding protection is a way for the inverter to sense when there is a problem with the power grid, such as a power outage, and shut itself off to stop feeding power back to the grid. This is because when problems arise with the...
Our flexible solar panels are manufactured domestically. This means that they are made in the U.S. The thin-film solar panels are also manufactured domestically.
Taking of your pool and running basic maintenance is key to a long-lasting pool for your friends and family to enjoy for years to come. Below is the basic pool care maintenance checklist recommended by top pool care professionals. Checklist: Opening Your Pool Remove, clean and store the pool cover Thoroughly clean and vacuum the pool Add water to the desired height at the prescribed rate of 1” (25mm) per hour Test water balance, pH, Calcium Hardness and Total Alkalinity levels Inspect electrical service, filters,...
20-30 years ago when solar technology was considered relatively new, installing a complete system used to be a very long and involved process that required a site inspection and many other preliminary steps . Today, a complete solar kit installation takes only a few weeks, from the planning and configuring stages through to the actual ordering and installing.
With the advent of technology, people have discovered ways to harvest electricity from the sun's light. The sun's light has energy and usually when it hits a surface, the energy turns into heat. For example when you turn your face to the sunlight, the warmth that you feel on your skin is actually the result of the energy in the sun's light turning into heat as the light touches your face. When the sunlight hits specific materials like silicon, the...
Silicon Solar is an industry-leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of the world's best solar powered products. Our line of HydroJet solar pool pumps are no exception.A conventional pool pump for a backyard swimming pool typically costs about $60 - $90 a month to operate in much of the US. This amount can dramatically more in the carribean and other areas of the world. However, HydroJet solar pool pumps from Silicon Solar eliminate the cost of running your pool pump...saving you...
Contrary to common belief, solar power can work practically anywhere. Even if you live in a cloudy climate, there is usually enough sunlight to supply your electricity needs. Germany receives less sunlight hours than places like Seattle and Alaska, but still provides half of it's country/s energy from solar. The second factor considered is the amount of available roof space on your building. However, it is surprising how much electricity can be generated from a small amount of surface area...
