If you’re shopping for new appliances, you will inevitably run into two ratings that may appear similar at first glance: starting watts and running watts. The two terms are not interchangeable. Each provides essential...

After installing a solar panel array with a total rated power of 4.8 kW solar (for example, 12 x 400W PV panels), you might reasonably expect the PV panels to produce 4.8 kW per...

Most electric systems require different types of cables that fit together with male and female counterparts. These connectors usually come in pairs, each serving a different role. You'll also notice that they look different,...

Lithium-ion batteries are among the most common rechargeable battery chemistries used today. They're in smartphones, electric vehicles, and solar power systems. EcoFlow uses a new subset of Li-ion batteries — lithium iron phosphate (LFP/LiFePO4) — in...

Motorhome owners are increasingly switching to solar to take advantage of its energy savings and off-grid capabilities. Out of all the different types of solar panels available, many are turning to flexible photovoltaics. Flexible solar...

As more and more people embrace motorhome travel for their vacations — or as a way of life — the need for reliable, off-grid power sources has never been greater. Portable solar panels are...

IP ratings are featured in the specs of numerous electronic devices. You may have seen ratings like IP67 or IP68 when shopping for smartphones, tablets, solar panels, or any other device that may be...

As people and governments worldwide search for sustainable power solutions, solar has emerged as a frontrunner — especially for consumers. Solar energy is clean, renewable, and more sustainable than fossil fuels at every stage of...