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Off-Grid Power
15 Essential Items to Keep in Your Car for Emergencies
Your vehicle should be near the top of your list when evaluating your emergency preparedness, especially if you travel a lot. Whether commuting to work, running errands, or heading on vacation, an accident can...
Home Backup
Everything You Need to Know About Prepaid Electricity Plans
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...
Solar Energy
What Is the Photovoltaic Effect?
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...
Solar Energy
What Is a Silicon Wafer for Solar Cells?
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...
Solar Energy
How Do Photovoltaic Cells Work?
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...
Home Backup
10 Tips to Create the Perfect Work-From-Home Office Setup
As more companies switch to a remote environment, many people are faced with the same challenge—creating the perfect work-from-home office. It can be tough to focus on the task at hand if you aren’t...
Camping
How to Camp With a Baby
Memories made with the family out by the campfire are some of the greatest tales to tell for years to come. Camping trips are excellent for families of all ages and make for a...
Camping
The Ultimate Guide to Car Camping
There is no convenience quite like camping out of the comfort of your own car. With so much to see and your vehicle at your service, you can easily cross some unique landmarks off...
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