Camping is one of the greatest pastimes, and it is best enjoyed when you can do it with the people—or pets—you love most. While taking your dog along for a camping trip may require...

In today’s world, almost everything runs on electricity. Even the most simple tasks, like setting an alarm clock to make it to work for a meeting or heating up leftovers for dinner, require consistent,...

Getting an electric bill in the mail can be an anxiety-inducing event. As energy costs skyrocket, the percentage of household income spent on utilities continues to rise.  You never exactly know what number you’ll see...

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...

Here in Australia, wind turbines are an increasingly hot topic. The Clean Energy Council says, “Wind power is currently the cheapest source of large-scale renewable energy…” and essential to combatting the climate changes that are...

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...