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For some wiring applications, pin and socket connectors will suffice. They are commonly used for low-voltage electrical wiring. Pin and socket connectors use a male and female design. The pin is the male, whereas the socket is the female. It’s …

THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS The solar panels, as their name would imply, are an essential part of solar panel systems since they house the photovoltaic cells that turn sunlight into electricity. Although they are the system’s most …

Installing solar panels requires a monetary investment. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), residential solar panel installations cost an average of $20,000. While there are a variety of costs associated with solar panel installations, though, most of them …

SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM TYPES Customers who purchase solar panels often choose one of the two mounting options—roof mounts or ground mounts. The best system will vary depending on the constraints and requirements of the application. For instance: Solar customers …

Unbeknownst to many homeowners, solar panels aren’t made entirely of silicon. Silicon is, in fact, a photovoltaic material. Therefore, most solar panels feature silicon. Whether polycrystalline or monocrystalline, though, they may feature an anti-reflective coating as well. What is an …

OneMonroe Titan is a leading supplier of hardware for installation and component assembly, including wire management clips and standard mounting hardware. We currently sell to a variety of solar power system distributors and installers worldwide. Each of our wiring clips …

Have you received a True-Up statement in the mail? As residential solar panel installations become more common, more and more homeowners are receiving these statements. They are sent by utility companies. True-Up statements, however, aren’t the same as ordinary monthly …

Tilt angle isn’t something that many homeowners think about when installing solar panels. Whether polycrystalline or monocrystalline, solar panels will generate electricity when exposed to the sun, regardless of their tilt angle. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore tilt …

When searching for strain relief solutions for connectors, you may come across backshells. Connectors can sustain strain-related damage. The weight of a wire, for instance, may damage the connector to which it’s used. Heavy wires can create a “pulling” force …