What Is a Solar Connector and How To Use It?

Thanks to skyrocketing adoption and improvements in solar technology, installing your own solar power systems is easier than ever. Part of what makes DIY installations simple is the increasing standardization of connectors and components...

How To Build a Residential Solar Carport

Wondering if a residential solar carport is right for you?  These practical, multi-purpose, and inexpensive structures can benefit your home in many ways, From providing your vehicle with a dry, shady place to park to...

How To Calculate kWh Usage for Your Home

Can you imagine life without electricity? From keeping our homes warm (or cool) to cooking and keeping our food fresh to watching TV…  Modern life runs on kilowatts.  Do you know how much electricity your home consumes...

What Is a Solar Carport and How Does It Work? 

Have you ever seen a solar carport and wondered what its purpose is and how it functions?  If so, you’re in the right place.  Solar carports can help you get the most out of a solar...

What Do Volts, Amps, and Watts Mean? Electricity 101

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...

The Ultimate Guide to EcoFlow Solar Panel Specs

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...

How to Convert Volts to Watts

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...

What Are the Ideal Components of a 5kW Solar System?

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...