Solar Science
What type of electrical current is generated from solar panels?
What is DC Current?
Indiana experiences different levels of solar radiation throughout the year. In which season does the state typically receive the most sunlight, making it an advantageous time for solar energy generation?
What is summer?
By generating your own electricity through solar panels, you can significantly reduce or eliminate this monthly household expense.
What is the electric bill?
Where is Solar Energy Systems Located?
What is Nappanee, Indiana?
Silfab, SunPower, and S.E.S. are known for these high quality solar components used to collect sunlight through photovoltaic cells in order to turn it into a live DC current.
What are solar panels?
The fundamental particle in sunlight that interacts with solar panels to create an electric current.
What are photons?
On average, how many peak sun hours per day does Indiana receive? This measurement helps determine the potential energy generation of solar panels.
What is around 4 to 5 peak sun hours per day?
The federal government offers a solar tax credit, allowing homeowners to claim a percentage of their solar panel system costs as a credit on their federal taxes. What is the current percentage of this tax credit?
What is 30% (as of 2023)?
When Was Solar Energy Systems Founded?
What is 2006?
This essential component converts the direct current (DC) electricity generated by solar panels into alternating current (AC) electricity for household use.
What is an inverter?
The photovoltaic effect, which allows solar panels to generate electricity, is a phenomenon involving the direct conversion of what type of energy?
What is light energy?
In Indiana, which renewable energy policy allows homeowners and businesses to reduce their electric bills by generating their own solar energy and receiving credit for excess electricity sent back to the grid?
What is net metering?
Farmers and Commercial Businesses can take advantage of solar grants. What percentage of the installation cost can be covered by these incentives?
What is 50%?
How Many Installations has S.E.S. Done since 2006?
What is over 700?
To store excess energy generated by solar panels for later use, homeowners can utilize this system that typically includes batteries to store DC electricity.
What is a battery storage bank or solar battery system?
What material, commonly used in semiconductors, forms the basis of most solar panels and helps convert sunlight into electricity?
What is crystalline silicon?
What monetary figure represents the average Electric Bill for Indiana homeowners?
What is $186/mo?
Solar panels can increase a home's value, known as the "solar premium." On average, how much does a solar panel system typically increase the resale value of a home?
What is about 4% to 5% of the home's value?
In what local Indiana town/city has S.E.S. installed the most solar?
What is Goshen, Indiana?
This device ensures a seamless power supply during grid outages by automatically switching to backup power stored in the battery storage system.
What is an inverter/charger?
What is the term for the maximum power output a solar panel can produce under specific conditions, often listed on the panel's datasheet?
What is the peak power or maximum power point?
In terms of solar energy capacity, Indiana is ranked among the top states in the Midwest. As of Dec 2022 approximately how much solar energy capacity (in megawatts) had Indiana installed?
What is 1641 MW? (1600-1670 accepted)
According to recent data, what is the approximate average cost of installing a residential solar panel system in Indiana before any incentives or tax credits?
What is $15-$20k?
How many solar panels does Solar Energy Systems to power their 100% off-grid facility?
What is 172?
To protect a solar system from overcurrent and potential fire hazards, this safety device is installed in series with the system's wiring.
What is a circuit breaker or disconnect switch?