Solar Energy Area

What solar energy area are you in? How much sunlight can you expect?

If you click on the link below, a new window will open up showing how much solar energy your state gets each year.

Solar Insolation Map

The energy on each map is measured in kWh/m2. This a useful indication of how much energy you can hope to harvest with your solar panels. If you're interested in how to size a solar panel for wherever you are in the states, watch this video: Solar Panel Size.

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Types of Photovoltaic Systems

How to install Photovoltaics

How Photovoltaics Work

Photovoltaics Cost Example

Solar Battery Chargers - Energy on the Move

Solar Cars - Race of the Future