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...

When you build out a solar power array, you want to find the right balance between voltage and amperage to meet your household power needs. You want to create enough voltage to connect your...

There’s never been a better time to explore solar energy, whether you’re heading out for life on the open road or trying to ride out an outage.  Two of the most common solutions are flexible...

The mass adoption of solar power has helped create a clean, renewable, safe, and affordable energy source. But can you run your whole house on solar energy? How many solar panels will you need...

Installing solar panels requires understanding the workings of many components: solar batteries, inverters wiring, conduit bending… If you’re going the DIY route, you could practically work as an electrician once you finish the installation!  The...

There are many reasons to switch from traditional on-grid electric consumption to solar. Whether you want to reduce dependence on the electric company or reduce your carbon footprint, it’s a move that makes sense.  When...

Anyone who has gone boondocking in a rural area knows there's not always a power supply. Even campgrounds can have limited access, making shore power inconvenient and unreliable. For these reasons, generators have become essential...