Solar power provides an excellent path to becoming energy-independent. With a grid-tied solar power system, you can supply electricity to your home through the local utility infrastructure. In some cases, you can even generate...

Whether camping off-grid in your motorhome or enjoying the open seas on your boat, you probably can’t do without a 12V battery. Heading off-grid for any substantial period while still having enough electricity to...

Investing in solar power requires more than a cost assessment. Before setting up rooftop solar panels for your home electricity generation needs, you should also ensure your roof can support the weight. The total weight-bearing...

When you build out a solar power array, you want to find the right balance between voltage and amperage to meet your household power needs. You want to create enough voltage to connect your...

There’s never been a better time to explore solar energy, whether you’re heading out for life on the open road or trying to ride out an outage.  Two of the most common solutions are flexible...

Installing solar panels requires understanding the workings of many components: solar batteries, inverters wiring, conduit bending… If you’re going the DIY route, you could practically work as an electrician once you finish the installation!  The...

There are many reasons to switch from traditional on-grid electric consumption to solar. Whether you want to reduce dependence on the electric company or reduce your carbon footprint, it’s a move that makes sense.  When...

Going green is one of the world’s biggest priorities at the moment. Installing solar panels on your home can help mitigate some of the effects of climate change while saving you money on electricity...