For some people, a shed is a storage space for gardening tools and other outdoor items. It can be much more, though. For some, it’s a workshop for art or construction projects, a cozy...

When setting up a solar system, you’ll see kilowatts (kW) and kilowatt-hours (kWh) ratings. The two measurements look similar. However, one measures the size of your system in terms of electricity storage, while the...

Power outages can happen at the most inopportune times, leaving your home without electricity for hours or even days.  Keeping your food fresh is one of the biggest concerns during a power outage. Without electricity,...

Solar generators are all-in-one solutions for harnessing and storing off-grid power.  Gone are the days when you needed to run petrol or diesel generators all day, creating excessive noise and pollution. Solar generators are the...

When building a solar power system, sourcing and connecting the right components can get complicated. To make consumers’ lives easier, manufacturers like EcoFlow now sell solar panel kits with all the parts you need...

Calculating your household energy consumption is essential if you’re looking for ways to save on electricity costs or build a home backup power system. It’s much easier than it sounds. Calculating how many watts it...

Home backup batteries can provide a reliable source of electricity for your household during power outages or in off-grid locations.  The home backup batteries in portable power stations can also reduce your dependence on the...

Solar panels capture the sun’s energy which is then converted into usable electricity to power appliances, electronics, and even entire homes. How much power a single solar panel can capture depends on the rated...