What Are the Most Efficient Solar Panels in 2024?

As solar technology becomes more widely adopted, manufacturers are continuing to improve the technology and drive prices down.  Solar panel efficiencies are reaching record highs, allowing panels to produce more electricity in the same amount...

Are Batteries AC or DC?

You might already know the differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) and how they work.  Even if you don’t, you might understand that some of the devices and appliances in your home...

What Is Battery Storage Capacity?

No matter whether it’s in your smartphone or your portable power station, batteries tend to come with heaps of technical specs and jargon.  Without some understanding of the basics, comparing and contrasting different models of...

What Is the Best Clean, Renewable Energy Source?

Humans have used fossil fuels to heat homes, cook food, and power industrial processes for thousands of years. It is now clear that burning these unrenewable fuels is causing permanent damage to our planet,...

How To Make a Generator Quiet

Don't let the roar of a generator stop you from enjoying the access to electricity it provides. Sure, generators are noisy devices, especially depending on the fuel type of the machine. But, with some creativity...

EcoFlow RIVER 2 FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

The EcoFlow RIVER 2 is our most compact portable power station. It’s a lightweight solution, perfect for that hiking, backpacking trip, or off-grid camping trip you’re planning for.  Check out the answers to some of...

How to Mount Solar Panels — A Step-by-Step DIY Guide

If you've decided to reduce your reliance on the grid and switch to solar, congratulations!  There are so many solar energy benefits for you to enjoy — including saving money on your electricity bill or...

Bike Camping – The Ultimate Guide

Considering bike camping but still trying to figure out where to begin?  Being uncertain about what to bring makes sense — bike camping means limited supplies you can carry and less access to amenities for...