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Look out for these common solar panel problems

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A solar power system is one of the best investments you can make; not only do you start saving on your power bills from day one, but you are also contributing to a lower-carbon future and doing your part towards creating a more sustainable future.

While solar energy systems are relatively low maintenance, as with any product, problems can sometimes occur. This is particularly true for the most visible part of your solar power system, your solar panels. We’ve put together this useful guide of possible problems with solar panels to be aware of and look out for, as well as how to avoid them

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Price of Solar Energy in New Zealand

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Solar energy has become the talk of the century as the world, as everyone New Zealand included has started transitioning from using fossil fuel as its primary energy source to solar. There has been a huge shift in energy production methods in the past 15 years especially in the case of developed countries where governments are striving to reduce their carbon emissions to reach their environmental goals; because of which they have also been encouraging individuals to change their life style to help lower emissions and the leading focus has been on solar energy. The question is- what costs are associated in pursuing solar panels for electricity generation and considering these associated costs when is the right time to jump on the solar train?

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New efficiency record for solar cell technology

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A research team has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials. Their latest work demonstrated a power conversion efficiency of 23.6%, approaching that of conventional silicon solar cells. This technological breakthrough paves the way for flexible, light-weight, low cost and ultra-thin photovoltaic cells for wide-ranging applications.

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