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What Does WP Mean in Solar Panel Technology Or Ratings on a Solar Panel?

If you’re upgrading or thinking of upgrading to a solar powered energy system for your home then you’re probably seen the designation “WP” on certain components. This marking usually has a number next to it and a rating for the system. This has caused many people some confusion as they aren’t sure what exactly WP means. WP means “Watts Peak” and is the rating given for the total wattage output when the system is operating under perfect conditions. Your system won’t always operate at this level of performance as there are too many environmental variables to take into consideration. However once in a while you’ll have that perfect day where everything will be calm, quiet, and sunny which will result in your system producing this amount of power. Now don’t get excited and start slamming panels with high WP ratings all over your roof. There are other parts of your system involved with converting this energy and if their WP rating i...

Solar Power Lighting - Extensive Use of Solar Energy

Solar energy is extensive in its use; among its numerous uses is outdoor lighting and use in powering street lights. Since solar energy use started becoming popular, some alternative energy companies have become well known in manufacturing solar street lights and other outdoor solar power lighting. Usually, the solar street lights do not require any wiring or trenching; they are generally mounted on uniquely designed galvanized poles that have been created to stay for a longer period of time, and at the same time withstand any weather and environmental unfavourable conditions. Solar power lighting can also be applied to park lights, pathway lights, billboard lighting, sign lighting, transit shelters, municipal lighting, streetlamp, road lights, solar light poles as well as security lighting. The use of solar power lighting is very wide; in addition to the ones listed above, other uses include Dock lighting, parking lot lighting, transit lighting, military/civil security and many others...