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Welcome to the Viridis Energy Learning Center, your ultimate online destination for delving deep into the world of solar energy. As a pioneer in renewable energy solutions, Viridis Energy is dedicated to empowering you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about transitioning to solar. Our Learning Center is designed to demystify solar technology, offering a wealth of educational articles that cover every aspect of going solar. From the basics of photovoltaic systems to the intricacies of solar financing, we ensure you have access to up-to-date and comprehensive information.
Embark on your journey towards a sustainable future with our Learning Center as your guide. Whether you're a homeowner curious about the benefits of solar panels, a business looking to reduce its carbon footprint, or simply someone interested in the latest in solar innovation, our articles are tailored to meet your needs. Updated weekly with new lessons, the Learning Center at Viridis Energy is more than just a repository of information—it's a dynamic educational platform designed to grow with the evolving solar industry. Join us as we explore the transformative power of solar energy, one article at a time, and illuminate the path to a greener, more renewable world.
What is Net Metering and How Does It Benefit Homeowners With Solar Panels?
What is Net Metering?Adopting solar energy offers homeowners many great benefits. One of the best – for those who can take advantage of it – is net metering, also referred to as net energy metering. With net metering, you can be credited for any extra clean energy your solar panels produce and send back to the electric grid.Net metering is particularly important in places with significant...... read more
Published on Jan, 4 2023
What is Degradation Rate and Why It's Important When Choosing a Solar Panel
What is Degradation Rate?When deciding which solar panels are right for your home, there's more to consider than just pricing. Sure, a low-cost option might seem attractive at first glance but will your investment be worth its weight 10, 20 or even 30 years down the line?Degradation rate is the reduction of power output for a solar panel over time. Most solar products currently on the market...... read more
Published on Dec, 29 2022
What is a Microinverter on a Solar Panel?
What are microinverters and how do they work?SunPower, a leader in high-efficiency solar panel modules, purchased the microinverter company SolarBridge in 2014. However, in 2018 the company sold its microinverter business to Enphase. SunPower’s AC modules, used in their Equinox systems, now employ microinverter technology built and designed by Enphase.Inverters are an essential component of any...... read more
Published on Dec, 15 2022
Does My Electrical Panel Need to be Upgraded When Going Solar?
Many of our customers in Massachusetts wonder how much a solar energy system costs. Our prices vary depending on the brand of solar panel and if there are solar batteries to have power during grid outages. However, another factor that impacts the total cost of a solar system is whether or not the property needs an electric service panel upgrade.You may need to upgrade your electrical panel if you...... read more
Published on Dec, 1 2022
What's the Best Direction for Solar Panels to Face?
In the past, there was only one answer to the question, "What's the best direction for solar panels to be pointed?" In the Northern Hemisphere, that direction was south. Because the sun shines directly over the equator most of the time, south-facing solar panels have an opportunity to collect more sunlight and generate more solar energy.Every house has a different orientation to the sun, so every...... read more
Published on Nov, 16 2022
Do Solar Panels Generate Power on Cloudy Days?
Clouds are not really the obstacle they appear to be. Many people think solar panels work best in sun-blasted regions with few or no clouds. That's not quite true. Solar panels produce energy by converting sunlight to direct current (DC) and then an inverter turns that into alternating current (AC), which is the type of power most houses run on. Cloudy days create an estimated power drop-off of...... read more
Published on Nov, 7 2022SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE BY GOING SOLAR
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