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PV System Planning Checklist: Is your building solar-ready?
Energy Fact Check, Solar Know-how

PV System Planning Checklist: Is your building solar-ready?

Published on 18. March 2026
Does generating electricity on your own roof and using it to power your home and charge your electric car sound like a great idea? Then a photovoltaic system is definitely the answer! But what structural and legal requirements have to be met before installing one, and what are the options for retrofitting a photovoltaic system […]
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Wie lade ich mein E-Auto – zu Hause und unterwegs?
Energy Fact Check, Solar Know-how

How to charge an electric vehicle at home and on the road

Published on 9. March 2026
Plugs in place of gas pumps. Electricity in place of gasoline. Drivers who make the switch from combustion engine to electric vehicle “fill up” more cleanly, unaffected by gasoline odors and leaving a smaller carbon footprint behind them. We’re all familiar with charging cell phones, laptops, and similar, but how does ES charging actually work […]
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“Energy communities are here to stay”

Published on 27. January 2026
The PV system on the roof generates more electricity than is needed. The son studies 250 km away and pays high electricity bills. How convenient it would be to share your own energy! What was once unthinkable is now easily possible thanks to community energy. In this interview, energy expert and co-founder of the Fronius […]
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What is the best orientation for solar panels?

Published on 20. December 2025
“Look to the south!” is always the guiding principle when installing solar modules. Or is it? It is true that south-facing solar panels are the most productive for generating solar power in the northern hemisphere, but it’s not the only option. In this blog you will learn all about the best orientation for solar panels, […]
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Photovoltaics in winter—is it worth it? Facts & tips
Solar Know-how

Photovoltaics in winter—is it worth it? Facts & tips

Published on 12. December 2025
Summer and sun go hand in hand with solar power, but what happens in winter? PV systems are also reliable electricity generators in the winter months, albeit with lower yields because the sun is lower and the days are shorter. However, contrary to popular belief, cold and snow can actually have a positive effect on […]
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