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How do solar panels make power?

This Department of Energy video explains how silicon solar cells convert sunlight to electricity. The same technology used today was first developed by Bell Labs in the 1950’s, and while solar cells and other PV components have been refined, the basic technology has not changed.

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LG Electronics – Neon Solar Modules

San Diego County Solar is pleased to announce availability of the new, increased power 280 watt LG Electronics solar modules. This new offering from LG will lower the cost and reduce the available space needed for photovoltaic installations.

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LG Electronics Solar Panels – SDCS – Encinitas

If you’ve owned LG Electronics products, you’ve come to expect quality, performance and value in everything they manufacture. These same attributes LG Electronics has built into everything from telephones to washing machines are apparent in to their solar panels as well.

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Local solar companies are the way to go for installation of solar panels

Local solar companies are the way to go for installation of solar panels.

Once you’ve made the decision to install solar panels on your home, there are a number of solar companies to choose from. A homeowner’s choices range from small local solar installation companies specializing in solar electric systems to national home improvement companies offering solar installation as one of many services.

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Solar power for all – San Diego County Solar

Not every home is well suited for solar power. Approximately half the population lives in rented property, some homes don’t have good sun exposure and nearly a third of homeowners don’t meet credit requirements to finance a solar power system.

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How Big Are Solar Panels?

The size of a typical residential solar panel today is about 18 square feet, or a little less than 3-1/2′ x 5-1/2′. They’ll vary in size, depending mostly on the rated wattage and technology of a particular product’s solar cells.

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What is Net Metering and how does it work?

With net metering you earn credit for every killowatt hour (kWh) your solar energy system is producing. Any time your solar electric system is producing more power than you’re using, the excess will help power the utility company grid.

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How Do Solar Energy Systems Work?

Solar panels are placed in a sunny location, usually on the roof of a home or commercial building. When sunlight hits the solar panels they produce electricity in the form of direct current (DC).

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Why Install Solar Panels?

Once you install a solar electric system, there is no fuel to buy and you’ll generate your own electricity without polluting. There are a number of additional reasons to go solar, including:

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