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How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Power My House?
Installing Solar Panels on My House: The Basics of On-Grid vs Off-Grid From DIY’ers to door to door salesmen, home solar power has exploded in popularity in recent years. There are many reasons one might install solar energy, from environmental to economic to...
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Run My RV?
Installing Solar Panels on Your RV: The Basics One of the most common projects for DIY solar enthusiasts is to install solar power onto your RV. Solar power can give you the freedom to park away from ground power, or to drive almost anywhere in the world without the...
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need To Charge My Battery Bank?
One of the first questions that beginners ask as they plan out their solar setup is: “How many solar panels should I buy?” While it may seem like a simple question, the answer depends on a huge number of factors. These factors include: (1) Your daily drain and how...
Setting Up Your Solar System in Four Easy Steps
The Four Main Elements of Most Solar Power Systems There are four main elements in most Solar Power systems. The four elements are the following: First, your Solar Panels, which gather energy from the sun. Second, your Charge Controller, which regulates the...
Power Your Appliances With Solar Energy: Parallel vs Series
An Overview to Powering Your Appliances With Solar Energy We can divide our solar power setup into three main sections. These are (1) the battery/power supply, (2) the appliances we want to power that drain our batteries, and (3) the solar panels that recharge our...
5 Common Solar Q’s Answered
Our team at SanTan Solar often receives various questions regarding anything solar related. We often get asked what you need to install solar panels, the amount of panels you need to start your solar journey, what the right panel is for your solar project, etc. Our...
What Does On-Grid and Off-Grid Mean?
When you decide to use solar energy, it's important to choice the correct system to satisfy your needs. You face the decision of staying connected to the electrical grid, disconnecting from it or sticking to a combination of both. We're here to help you decide what...
The Benefits of Buying Used Solar Panels
Buying used solar panels is a lot like buying a used car, if you’re confident it was well cared for and the proper maintenance has been done, it can be a real bargain! Buying used solar panels can be a tempting offer, but is it worth your investment? Have you ever...
Federal Incentives to go Solar
Planning on switching to solar energy? Take advantage of tax breaks and rebates available in your state! Wondering which government financial incentives you’ll qualify for if you decide to go solar? Take a look below to see which tax breaks and bonuses you’ll get from...
Solar Panel Laws
Are there any regulations that could prohibit you from installing solar panels? Last updated on 12/2/19, by Esmeralda Torres | Written by Nina Goodey Solar Access Rights & HOAs There’s a lot of research that goes into getting your own solar installation, and now...
How Do Solar Farms Work?
How do these farms work, exactly? Last updated on 11/26/19, by Esmeralda Torres | Written by Nina Goodey What are Solar Farms? Solar farms are massive installations of solar panels to generate power for the local electrical grid, and they’re becoming increasingly more...
Solar Humanitarian Work
How is solar power changing lives across the world? Last updated on 11/4/19 | Written by Nina Goodey Solar Panels Solar panels are great for the environment and for lowering electricity bills, but they’re also changing the world through humanitarian aid. LuminAID Two...
