The solar cells in photovoltaic (PV) panels capture photons from sunlight, and the balance of system (all the required components of a solar power system aside from the panels) converts solar energy into household...

Calculating the output of your solar panels isn't as simple as you might think.  While the rated power (e.g., 100W or 400W) indicates the maximum amount of electricity a PV panel can generate per hour,...

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...

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...

Portable refrigerators are game-changers for people who live off the grid or on the road in vans and RVs. These handy appliances offer the cooling and freezing benefits of a standard refrigerator but with...

With an aging power network and increasingly unpredictable weather events, coping with life off-grid is becoming a matter of necessity rather than choice. Add to that the skyrocketing costs of fossil fuels, and you’ve...

If you’re considering installing a solar array to power your home, you will most likely find that 400-watt solar panels are the best choice. They offer an optimal balance of power output, affordability, and...