With extreme weather events constantly on the rise and ageing electrical grid infrastructure increasingly unable to meet demands, more and more people are searching for off-grid power sources to provide home backup and energy...

When you’re off the grid without access to electricity and the comforts that accompany it, you start to get creative. How can you keep your food cold, charge your personal devices, or stay cool?...

We’re all looking for greener technology, so naturally, we turn to solar power. It’s clean, green, carbon-free, renewable, and limitless as long as the sun shines.  Off-road enthusiasts, in particular, are eager to see if...

Amidst rising energy prices everywhere, we’re all looking for ways to cut our utility bills. One simple trick? Compare your local energy plans. Companies often sign you up for their default plans with no...

With the shift towards sustainable energy now a global imperative, terms once reserved for textbooks have infiltrated everyday discussions.  One such term is the "photovoltaic effect."  Photovoltaic is often shortened to PV — as in PV...

Silicon isn’t the only semiconductive material used to make solar cells. But it is the most commonly used by far. Over 90% of solar panels sold today rely on silicon wafer-based cells. Silicon is also used in...

Virtually everyone knows what a solar panel does. Far fewer people know how solar panels generate electricity. It’s not magic… But it’s pretty close. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are an essential component of all currently available solar panels and...

Are you tired of paying high electrical bills? You may want to find a cleaner and more sustainable energy source than your grid provides, or you may enjoy the freedom of energy independence. This article...