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Solar Panel Mounting Systems and Components

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 …

Why Solar Panels Feature an Anti-Reflective Coating

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 …

Wire Management Clips Overview

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 …

The Homeowner’s Guide to True-Up Statements for Solar Panels

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 …

Understanding Tilt Angles and How It Affects Solar Panels

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 …

Connector Backshells: Everything You Need to Know

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 …

What to Look for in Solar Cable Clips

Solar cable clips offer a simple and effective way to manage photovoltaic (PV) wire. Solar panel installations require PV wire. You must connect the solar panels with PV wire. Whether you use a series or parallel wiring configuration, though, you’ll …

Do Electric Vehicles (EVs) Produce Instant Torque?

Unless you’ve driven an electric vehicle (EV) in the past, you might be surprised to discover just how quickly they accelerate. EVs use an electric motor, whereas other vehicles typically use an internal combustion engine (ICE). Aside from consuming different …

Why Fiber Optic Cable Is Used for Data Transmission

Fiber optic cable has become the preferred choice for data transmission. Also known as optical fiber cable, it’s made of ultra-thin strands of glass. Each strand is about 8 microns in diameter. In comparison, a strand of human hair is …