MITS Solar Energy Blog

Is solar-powered air conditioning possible in Saudi Arabia? We explain, with numbers, the number of panels needed to operate the air conditioner during the day, and why nighttime operation requires large batteries or a connection to the grid.

How to choose solar energy for rest areas and camps? A comparison between a connected and disconnected system, a calculated example of panels and batteries, and what running the air conditioner at night means for the size of the system.

Solar carports protect your car from the sun and generate electricity for your building: Learn about the T-type, cantilever, and two-column types, how many panels the carport can accommodate, and how much electricity you can expect annually.

How to calculate a solar submersible pump system step by step: the total lift from the well depth, then the power in horsepower, then the number of panels and inverter, with a solved example and a ready-made table of measurements.

Solar submersible pump system guide for farms: How the pump inverter works, how many panels you need per horsepower, and why a tank is better than batteries, with a practical example with numbers.

Solar panel structure guide: Types for concrete, metal, ground and raised roofs, the difference between galvanized iron and aluminum, and calculating the required area.

How to calculate battery capacity for nighttime operation step by step: Consumption ÷ Depth of Discharge ÷ Inverter Efficiency, then conversion to amp-hours, with a complete example for lithium and gel.

Comparing lithium and gel solar batteries: number of cycles, depth of discharge, useful energy over life, impact of Saudi Arabia's heat, and when to choose each type.

A guide to choosing a suitable solar power inverter: its type according to the system, calculating its power capacity from the loads, its compatibility with the voltage of the panels and batteries, and common mistakes to avoid.

Learn about the types of solar panels: mono, poly, and bifacial, and the differences between them in efficiency, area, and heat, and which one is suitable for your roof or farm in Saudi Arabia.