Solar panels are surprisingly durable. In most storms, they can withstand the weather onslaughts that come. Even hail is usually not enough to damage your solar panels. But in severe hailstorms, the beating might...

A generator lets you enjoy all the perks of being outdoors with your friends and family without sacrificing comfort and safety.  But some generators are better for your camping trip than others, especially when it...

Solar charge controllers, also known as solar regulators, convert the raw power delivered from a PV solar panel into a usable charge for the battery. Charge controllers sit between the panels and the batteries,...

In a solar power system, you collect solar energy through panels capable of generating high voltages. The batteries in which you store energy, though, have lower capacities. To regulate the flow through this system,...

Off-grid solar power systems collect the sun’s energy, convert it into electricity, and then store it in batteries so the user can draw power from it as needed. To run efficiently, you need to...

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...

Solar power is becoming increasingly popular as a clean, renewable, and reliable energy source, but many of us want to know what we're getting from our investment. A significant part of that calculation comes...

Whether camping off-grid in your motorhome 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...