Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems allow you to significantly reduce your electricity costs by using the natural energy produced by the sun. While this may seem like a simple feat in the current era, the technology behind it is anything but! It takes a lot of high-end engineering and electrical component innovation to produce all-in-one solar PV kits that can begin …
What is CDMA-Enabled Inverter Monitoring?
For solar-derived electricity to be usable by the grid (or the home, or the industrial facility, etc.), it needs to be in the format of Alternating Current, or AC, power. However, all PV solar panels natively produce electricity that is in the Direct Current, or DC, format. To resolve this, power inverters are used to convert DC to AC power. …
Can You Really Heat Your Pool for Free?
It sounds like a proposition that is too good to be true: enjoy the benefits of a perfectly heated pool without paying for it. Is this really the case? In this article, the solar experts at The LeverEdge are answering this question by taking a close look at the Solar Hydronics pool heating system and using it as an example …
The Top 5 Benefits of Solar Water Heaters
Are you trying to decide if solar water heaters are worth the investment? They have a ton of benefits, and for some people, they may be a better option than traditional solar panels. Others may consider adding solar water heaters in addition to regular solar panels. To help you decide if solar hot water heaters are right for you, let’s …
The Top 5 Benefits of LeverEdge Solar PV Kits
If you’re interested in going solar, you’ve likely heard about ‘all-in-one’ solar kits that include everything you need to start tapping the power of the sun for your home or business. At The LeverEdge, we believe that making an investment into solar power should come with as little risk as possible with as much reward as possible, which is why …
Solar: The Energy Source as Old as Time
It’s been there for as long as anyone can remember. It’s free and is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Our age-old friend, the Sun. But surprisingly, it has only become popular as an energy source in recent years. The Times They Are A-changin’ The volatility of the oil supply industry and fragility of the politics and economics surrounding it have …
The Great News about Solar Water Heating
Have you heard? It’s becoming more common for homeowners in your area to reduce their utility costs every month by switching to solar-powered water heating systems. Solar-powered energy generation systems are nothing new. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels have been around for decades. But solar water heating is different. This technology makes use of the thermal energy of the sun, as …
Where is the solar industry going? An outlook for the rest of 2020 and beyond
Renewable energy has revolutionized the way we produce electricity for both consumer and industrial use. Among the fastest-growing forms of renewable energy, solar power continues its ‘hockey stick’ growth as we round the corner into the second half of 2020. This has many industry analysts wondering what the near-term future of solar power looks like. Will things continue according to …
What is CDMA-Based Inverter Monitoring?
It’s safe to say that renewable energy has become a massive technological breakthrough. Specifically, solar power has officially revolutionized how we use electricity. With the added volume of solar panels that has made its way to the rooftops of homes and businesses throughout America, technology has had to keep up by providing effective methods of monitoring of all of these …
An Overview of Solar Pool Heating Systems
Did you know that you can put the laws of physics to work for you to heat your swimming pool effectively, reliably, and for free? It’s true. By harnessing the thermal energy that is emitted by the sun, you can enjoy your swimming pool for more months out of the year, giving you yet more return on the swimming pool …