From time to time, solar panels will sustain some damage for various reasons. When this happens, you can choose to either throw the damaged panel away or repair it to give it a second lease of life. If your damaged panel still has a lot of life left in it, is worth repairing rather than replacing. Its life can be extended provided the repairs are done by an expert and in good time.

If you have invested in solar energy, either recently or in the past, you'll want to make sure the system is operating at the optimum. Like anything else, if it is left to its own devices, perhaps neglected a little, then problems can arise. Here are a handful of quick questions to help you assess its current effectiveness...

Whether you're new to solar or have had a solar energy system installed for a while, you might be wondering if you're getting the most out of your system. Here are some frequently asked questions that might help make things clearer.

If you've seen a decline in the amount of energy being kicked out by your solar panels then it is time to get them serviced and brought back up to scratch. Like all other technology, solar panels need to be maintained and cared for to get the best out of them and a solar panel service should be regularly carried out. 

So you have finally made the decision to switch to solar energy. You need to get it right from the start. The margin for error is narrow as the investment will be going on top of your roof and you have to ensure that its full benefits are realized. This article outlines the most important aspects for you to evaluate.