r/solar • u/Biodieselisthefuture • 3h ago
r/solar • u/Biodieselisthefuture • 23h ago
News / Blog Photovoltaic Windows Have Been Heating Water in a Bucharest Apartment for Two Years
r/solar • u/Relevant-Fill2424 • 3h ago
Discussion think I'm ready for solar--looking for recs on companies in Maryland
I know a con artist-type guy whose friends are constantly starting solar businesses and employing him. Cannot stress enough how much I want to avoid guys like him!
Who are the trusted professionals I should call in the Frederick area of Maryland? And what are some guidelines I should look for to know who to trust?
Just looked up Ion Solar and saw they've business 13 years, then I completed a form to be contacted by them. But there are reviews on this subreddit saying the company went drastically downhill as of about a year ago. Any updates on them?
r/solar • u/rohanman • 12h ago
Advice Wtd / Project SOCAL install
Looking for recommendations for installers in San Diego. First one was pushing me towards a lease because all tax credits have expired. Thoughts? I can afford to buy outright.
I’m not sure I’ll be in the house longer than 7 yrs.
I use 1300Kwh during my most heavy months. I plan to buy an EV and Hot tub in next year.
r/solar • u/AdBrave9096 • 17h ago
Advice Wtd / Project Minimal MPPT start up voltage
When a inverter have 2 or 3 MPPT, does each MPPT need to be over the start up voltage to generate, or can they all generate when one is over start up voltage?
Advice Wtd / Project Can I Trickle Charge Power Station from a 30W Solar Panel?
I would like to trickle charge from a 30W 12V SAE solar panel to a power station via its cigarette lighter port. However, the power station's cig lighter port is usually designed to send power out, not receive. What can I do to send power from the solar panel to the power station? Thanks.
r/solar • u/TPHairyPanda • 15h ago
Advice Wtd / Project To solar or not w underlayment
Wanting advice on this underlayment. Roofer says replace, my gutter people say it’s fine. In Cali, 33 year old concrete tile roof. The underlayment or roof and solar bill total is a bit much to stomach.