Electricity terms often get confused: volts, amps, watts, and ohms.  What do they all mean? Understanding the difference between them (and how they’re related) can help you better understand how your electrical devices work and make...

Want to embrace sustainability and power your home by harnessing solar energy?  There’s nothing like the feeling of freedom from reliance on aging infrastructure that comes with energy independence… Solar panels are the key to making...

Once you get into the basics of how electricity functions, it won’t be long until you need to understand volts and watts.  If you want to learn more about electricity besides just how to plug...

Are you considering a switch to solar and need 5kW of AC (household) electricity output to run your appliances and HVAC systems simultaneously?  One of your first big decisions is whether an on-grid or off-grid...

Along with lead acid, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) was one of the first batteries ever invented.  Dating back to the 1800s, lead acid and NiCad chemistry spent most of the 20th century competing over which was the...

Understanding the lifespan of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is crucial for making the most out of your electronic devices. These batteries, from smartphones to solar power storage, power numerous aspects of our daily lives. But...

As solar technology becomes more widely adopted, manufacturers are continuing to improve the technology and drive prices down.  Solar panel efficiencies are reaching record highs, allowing panels to produce more electricity in the same amount...

There's so much to love about summertime, but it comes with the challenge of trying to beat the heat! Canoe camping is an activity that unites spending time with an exciting watersport, making it the...