Monthly Archives - February 2013

How To Buy A Solar Hot Water Or Electric System

We, at Silicon Solar, want you to be satisfied with our services. We therefore think it is particularly important for you to understand the benefits -- and limitations -- of solar power systems for their particular electric application. So we take a somewhat unconventional approach to evaluating your site and recommending a solar power system. 1. Do you want to do the right thing for the environment? Sun-generated power is clean -- no pollution, noise or fossil fuels. A typical 6...

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New York Solar Panel Systems

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NYSERDA Energy Smart Loan Program

New York Energy $martSM Loan Program NOTICE: The following Loan Fund terms and documents are Effective September 1, 2007 to July 31, 2009. Purpose of Program The New York Energy $martSM Loan Fund program is offered for the purpose of providing an interest rate reduction off a participating lender's normal loan interest rate for a term up to 10 years on loans for certain energy-efficiency improvements and/or renewable technologies. The interest rate reduction for most of the state is up to 4.0% (400 basis points). Con...

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How do I protect my solar panel?

In order to protect your solar panel from damage you must occasionally clean the panel and keep it free of debris.  If you are living in a colder climate make sure that you keep heavy snow off of your solar panel as much as possible.

Category: FAQ Solar Panels & Cells

If it is raining can I still Charge my battery?

Yes, You cant still charge your Battery using this Device because it is Using the latest in amorphous solar cell technology this panel works even under low light and cloudy conditions.

Category: FAQ Solar Battery Chargers

What is a photovoltaic cell?

Photovoltaic cells refers to the solar cells which are responsible for converting light into electricity. 

Category: FAQ Solar Panels & Cells

What is a “dead” battery?

Because most of our solar kits for any application use rechargeable batteries that are charged externally using a solar panel, the question of what constitutes a “dead” battery often comes up. Batteries only store power, and over time their capacity to hold this energy naturally decreases. A battery is only branded as “dead” when it is no longer able to be recharged. Another thing to note is that most appliances will require a minimum voltage to run, which means the battery...

Category: FAQ Solar Battery Chargers

Where are our Genlights manufactured?

Our Genlights are manufactured overseas.  Right now 80% of solar products are manufactured overseas, making it more difficult to  acquire domestic products.

Category: FAQ Commercial Solar Lighting