Many homeowners are switching to solar energy to save on electricity bills and lower their carbon footprint. However, the initial outlay can be high, and professional installation costs may be a dealbreaker for many...

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...

Installing a new solar-powered system can appear confusing. There are so many types of solar panels, batteries, and other components — the amount of research needed to understand solar power can be daunting.  Luckily, solar...

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...

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 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...

Once you've gained possession of your dream motorhome, you’ll feel as if nothing can stop you now.  That unbridled sense of freedom, the low cost of living — full-timing in a motorhome is an entirely...

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...