This Is How Solar Panels Work
Earlier this month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted to offer his help rebuilding Puerto Rico’s power grid damaged by Hurricane Maria. True to its word, the company provided solar panels and batteries for the Children’s Hospital del Niño in San Juan.
Although solar panel technology has become cheaper and more efficient at an incredible rate, if you’re not familiar with how it actually works, I don’t blame you. Fortunately, Digg, with the help of former Level Solar engineer Matt Bernrand, made a short explanatory video about solar panels. If you’re curious about the technology that powers the children’s hospital after Hurricane Maria damaged its electrical grid, check it out.
You can check if your current residence is a prime candidate for renewable energy, or what else, Google. His website Project Sunroof can estimate how much energy (and money) you will save over time based on your URL.