Solar power provides an excellent path to becoming energy-independent. With a grid-tied solar power system, you can supply electricity to your home through the local utility infrastructure. In some cases, you can even generate...

If you’re like most people switching to clean, renewable, residential solar power, you know you’re making a smart investment. But what kind of returns can you expect? One way to measure the value of an...

Whether camping off-grid in your RV or enjoying the open seas on your boat, you probably can’t do without a 12V battery. Heading off-grid for any substantial period while still having enough electricity to...

Investing in solar power requires more than a cost assessment. Before setting up rooftop solar panels for your home electricity generation needs, you should also ensure your roof can support the weight. The total weight-bearing...

When you build out a solar power array, you want to find the right balance between voltage and amperage to meet your household power needs. You want to create enough voltage to connect your...

There’s never been a better time to explore solar energy, whether you’re heading out for life on the open road or trying to ride out an outage.  Two of the most common solutions are flexible...

The mass adoption of solar power has helped create a clean, renewable, safe, and affordable energy source. But can you run your whole house on solar energy? How many solar panels will you need...

Installing solar panels requires understanding the workings of many components: solar batteries, inverters wiring, conduit bending… If you’re going the DIY route, you could practically work as an electrician once you finish the installation!  The...