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News · August 22, 2026 · 7 min read
New Solar Panel Glass Coating Could Improve Light Transmission and Cooling
Researchers have developed a porous silicon dioxide coating for solar panel glass that could reduce reflection and improve passive heat release, potentially helping future PV modules use sunlight more effectively.
News · August 19, 2026 · 9 min read
Can Hail Damage Solar Panels? New 35 mm Hail-Resistant Modules Explained
New n-type glass-to-glass solar modules have been qualified for 35 mm hail impacts. Here is what hail resistance really means, how panels are tested, and what solar owners should know.
News · August 17, 2026 · 8 min read
Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Panel Imports Surge and Power Costs Rise
Philippine demand for rooftop solar is accelerating as high electricity prices, falling installation costs, and policy changes improve the economics of installing solar panels on homes and businesses.
News · August 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Naga City Starts Rooftop Solar Installation Under Mayor Leni Robredo
Solar panels are being installed at Naga City People's Hall under a 200-panel rooftop solar project backed by private donations, with the Raul S. Roco Library planned next.
News · August 14, 2026 · 8 min read
Do You Need a Meralco Certificate to Install Solar Panels?
Philippine solar rules changed in August 2026. Here is when a homeowner must notify Meralco, obtain an LGU building permit or CFEI, and apply for net metering.
Article · August 11, 2026 · 37 min read
What Is PVAlign? Interactive Solar Panel Simulator Guide
Explore PVAlign's interactive solar power simulator, including PV, battery, inverter, SPD surge testing, grounding, wiring, protection, measurement, and household appliance nodes.
Article · August 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Where Solar Power Fits in the Future Electricity Mix
Solar power is becoming a major part of the global electricity system. Explore its advantages, limitations, emerging technologies, and the role solar could play in the future energy mix.
News · August 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Leandro Leviste's Solar Projects: Timeline and Current Status
Leandro Leviste helped build some of the Philippines' best-known solar projects. In 2026, government actions involving projects linked to his companies brought renewed scrutiny to their development commitments.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Can Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?
Solar panels continue generating electricity on cloudy days, but their output depends on cloud cover, irradiance, system design, and local weather conditions.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
10 Common Solar Installation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Planning a solar power system? Learn 10 common solar installation mistakes involving system sizing, shading, wiring, batteries, inverters, protection, and future expansion.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
How Long Do Solar Panels Last? Understanding Lifespan and Degradation
Learn how long solar panels can operate, why their output gradually declines, how degradation is calculated, and what determines when a panel actually needs replacement.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
How Much Solar Power Does Your Home Need?
Learn how to estimate your home's electricity usage, calculate an approximate solar power system size, and determine how many photovoltaic panels you may need.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 12 min read
How to Build a Small DIY Solar Power System: A Beginner Guide
Learn the principles of designing a small off-grid solar power system, including PV panels, charge controllers, batteries, inverters, energy calculations, and electrical protection.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
How to Calculate Solar Panel Output: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to estimate the daily, monthly, and yearly energy production of a solar panel using simple formulas and real-world examples.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
How to Choose the Right Solar Panel for Your Home
Learn how to compare solar panels by efficiency, wattage, warranty, roof space, temperature performance, and system compatibility—and estimate how much solar capacity your home may need.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
How Irradiance, Temperature and Weather Affect Solar Panels
Learn how sunlight, clouds, rain, temperature, snow, wind, dust, and severe weather can affect solar panel performance and energy production.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
Series vs Parallel Solar Panels: What's the Difference?
Learn how series and parallel solar panel connections affect voltage, current, shading performance, wire sizing, and charge controller compatibility.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Solar Panel Maintenance Guide: Keep Your System Running Efficiently
Learn how to inspect, clean, and monitor a residential solar PV system safely, including panels, inverters, mounting equipment, and batteries.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 9 min read
Solar Panel Myths You Should Stop Believing
Common solar panel myths explained, including cloudy weather, heat, maintenance, batteries, roof installations, costs, panel wattage, and recycling.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 12 min read
Solar Power Glossary: 50 Terms Every Beginner Should Know
A beginner-friendly guide explaining 50 important solar energy terms, from PV and inverters to batteries, MPPT, BMS, and system design concepts.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
Understanding Battery Capacity: Ah vs Wh vs kWh Explained
Confused by battery ratings like Ah, Wh, and kWh? Learn what each unit means, how they relate, and how to estimate the usable energy and runtime of a battery.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
Understanding Solar Panel Specifications: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to read a solar panel datasheet by understanding key specifications such as wattage, Voc, Vmp, Isc, Imp, efficiency, temperature coefficient, and more.
Article · July 21, 2026 · 10 min read
Off-Grid Solar Systems: Components, Sizing and Tradeoffs
Learn how an off-grid solar power system works, the components it needs, its advantages and disadvantages, and whether it's right for your home or remote property.
News · July 21, 2026 · 7 min read
New Solar Module Sets World Efficiency Record at 34.4%
Fraunhofer ISE has demonstrated a 34.4%-efficient III-V germanium research module using space-derived triple-junction cells and shingle-matrix interconnection technology.
News · July 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Solar Supplies a Record 25% of EU Electricity in June 2026
Solar power generated a record 52 TWh of electricity across the European Union in June 2026, supplying 25% of monthly generation and ranking ahead of every other individual power source.
News · July 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Solar and Storage Supplied 91% of New U.S. Power Capacity in Q1 2026
The U.S. added 7.8 GWdc of solar in Q1 2026, while solar and battery storage together represented 91% of newly installed power capacity.
Article · July 19, 2026 · 8 min read
What Is a Battery Management System (BMS)?
Learn how a Battery Management System (BMS) protects lithium batteries through low-voltage cutoff, overcharge protection, cell balancing, temperature monitoring, and safety controls.
News · July 14, 2026 · 6 min read
MTerra Solar Phase 1 Begins Supplying Clean Power to the Luzon Grid
MTerra Solar Phase 1 has energized 1,373 MW of solar PV and 825 MW of battery storage, marking a major step in large-scale solar and energy storage development in the Philippines.
Article · July 10, 2026 · 8 min read
How Solar Panels Turn Sunlight Into Usable Electricity
Learn how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, how inverters and batteries work, and the key concepts every solar beginner should understand.
Article · July 8, 2026 · 9 min read
Solar Battery Storage: How It Works, Sizing and Limits
Understand how solar batteries work, the different types available, and how to choose the right storage solution for your home PV power system.