President Ronald Reagan removes Carter’s solar panels Although Carter’s solar panels remained on the roof of the White House for seven years, throughout Ronald Reagan’s first term and into his second, the solar panels were removed for “roof repairs” and never re-installed. Did Jimmy Carter have solar panels installed onRead More →
Example: If you plan to use 10 foot panels to construct a 60 foot pen, multiply 60 by 3.14 to get a circumference of 188.4, then divide 188.4 by 10 (panel length) to get 18.84. So you will need 19 panels for a slightly larger than 60-foot pen. What isRead More →
The high power levels of Shuttle and its need to return to an aerodynamic configuration would have necessitated a very large array that would need to be deployed and retracted each mission. When did NASA first use solar panels? The first spacecraft to use solar panels was the Vanguard 1Read More →
Having a smart meter will provide your supplier with accurate readings, helping to maximise the payments you receive through the scheme. A solar battery is the best option if you’re looking to hold onto more of the energy generated by your solar panels but, fortunately, you don’t have to chooseRead More →
Solar PV fire incidents are extremely rare. Previous industry reports acknowledge fewer than 1 incident per 10,000 installations. How many house fires are caused by solar panels? By Josh Dye and Angus Thompson Fire and Rescue NSW data shows firefighters attended 139 solar panel fires last year, compared to 22Read More →
Only water-based acrylic or latex paint should be used on foam insulation, whether you are using the material for crafts or are painting unfinished walls. Avoid any oil-based or other solvent-based paints, these contain chemicals that damage foam. Can you paint acoustic tiles? Coat yes, paint no! Traditional paint willRead More →