After investing in a domestic solar system, most homeowners look to ensure that it’s working as hard as it can, so that it not only meets their power needs, but also helps them save as much money as possible. Here are 7 ways you can maximise your solar efficiency and minimise the amount of energy you have to buy from the grid.

One of the biggest hurdles facing large-scale adoption of solar power is the intrusive nature of solar panels. Wouldn’t it be great if someone invented a solar panel that doesn’t look like a solar panel and actually forms part of the building’s structure?

Solar systems contain no moving parts, so little maintenance is required compared to other kinds of installations. But it is important that they remain clean and operating efficiently, so that they produce the amount of energy they are designed to produce.

Solar technology is undoubtedly one of the most exciting forms of clean energy available. The mainstream uptake of solar technology and keen interest in experimenting with solar power has led to numerous innovations and inventions. With 2015 now over, it’s time to review some of the most inspiring solar innovations it brought us. Powered by clean, green energy from the sun, these are five notable solar inventions from 2015.

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) is launching a new high-voltage battery compatible inverter for private households. The Sunny Boy Storage ensures the cost-effective, easy and flexible integration of storage solutions into new or existing photovoltaic systems. SMA is aiming to lend added momentum to the global growth market for stationary battery-storage systems.