If you’re like most people, you’re familiar with watts and kilowatts from purchasing home appliances and kilowatt-hours (kWh) from your electricity bills. But what about volt-amperes (Va) and kilovolt-amperes (kVA)? No? You’re not alone. Unless you’ve been shopping...

Your outdoor lights already get sun exposure for much of the day, so why not leverage that and make them solar lights that can work independently using captured energy from the sun’s rays? For...

Wireless charging has become a popular and convenient way to recharge smartphones and other electronic devices. However, people are often concerned about how it impacts battery lifespan and safety.  This article will explain how it...

In the past decade, solar panel efficiency and energy production potential have increased by about 40% on average. With photovoltaic (PV) modules — like solar panels and shingles — efficiency measures how much electricity can...

Harnessing the power of the sun to produce electricity is a smart and sustainable way to power your home.  Installing a residential solar panel system can significantly reduce—or eliminate—your electricity bills and ensure your family’s...

If you’re planning a road trip in your brand-new camper van, there’s nothing quite as rewarding as investing in some DIY projects to make it feel uniquely your own. There are tons of worthwhile...

If the call to adventure grows stronger in you each day, you may be the perfect candidate for this unique camping style. Cowboy camping is unlike modern camping in nearly every way. This simplified...

With more and more consumers searching for sustainable and efficient energy solutions, hybrid solar systems are emerging as the perfect solution.  Hybrid solar power systems balance the benefits of solar energy with the convenience of...