There are many motivations for exploring off-grid solar power systems in 2025.  Perhaps you want to protect your family by prepping for natural disasters or other catastrophic events. Or maybe you want to save on electricity...

Want to find the ideal solar battery for your home?  When paired with solar panels, an inverter, and other essential components, a solar battery can offer you reliable home backup power in a blackout, and...

Lithium-ion batteries power many devices we rely on daily, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and portable power stations utilizing solar energy. Understanding how to charge them correctly is crucial to maximizing their...

Efficiency and reliability are key when investing in a solar power system. One component often overlooked but critical to the overall performance of your system is the MPPT charge controller. Designed to optimize your...

With extreme weather events like hurricanes, heatwaves, and blizzards becoming the “new normal,” the threat of blackouts and extended power outages has never been greater. Even if you live in an area where utility-grid power...

Renewable energy systems produce direct current (DC) power, but alternating current (AC) is the standard for electricity in homes and businesses and the appliances, devices, and systems they rely on. Because of this disconnect,...

Monthly electricity bill expenses per household in the US vary widely based on numerous factors. Unsurprisingly, the number of occupants can significantly impact electricity consumption — though maybe not as much as you’d think. Comparing your...

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet has made headlines in recent years, amassing over 1.5 million subscribers worldwide. But is this technology better and faster than the more ubiquitous 5G mobile internet?  Below, we’re discussing Starlink vs....