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Home Backup
How Much Does a Portable Generator Cost?
A portable generator might seem like something only necessary for people who experience frequent blackouts. A backup power source may not seem essential if you don't regularly suffer power outages. But it absolutely is.
A...
Home Backup
How To Calculate kWh Usage for Your Home
Can you imagine life without electricity?
From keeping our homes warm (or cool) to cooking and keeping our food fresh to watching TV…
Modern life runs on kilowatts.
Do you know how much electricity your home consumes...
Home Backup
Interlock vs Transfer Switch for Generator: Which Is the Best
When considering backup power solutions for a home, choosing between an interlock and a transfer switch is a pivotal decision. Both are designed to ensure a safe transition of power sources, but they operate...
Backpacking
3 Best Portable Solar Chargers for Backpacking in 2023
Hiking, camping, and backpacking are relatively safe and enriching activities for everyone. For many, however, going completely off-grid on an extended hiking or camping trip isn't an option. A portable solar charger is a...
Home Backup
What Is Depth of Discharge for Batteries?
If you’re shopping for home backup or solar batteries, you may have encountered the term “depth of discharge” and wondered what it means.
When you start digging deeper into measuring a battery’s performance, it’s easy...
Solar Panels
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
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...
Solar Energy
What Is a Solar Carport and How Does It Work?
Have you ever seen a solar carport and wondered what its purpose is and how it functions?
If so, you’re in the right place.
Solar carports can help you get the most out of a solar...
Featured
What Do Volts, Amps, and Watts Mean? Electricity 101
Electricity terms often get confused: volts, amps, watts, and ohms.
What do they all mean?
Understanding the difference between them (and how they’re related) can help you better understand how your electrical devices work and make...
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