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Off-Grid Power
How Do You Host an Outdoor Movie Night?
Nothing feels cosier than watching an outdoor movie with friends or family at night. A backyard movie night requires more planning and set-up than a typical indoor watch party, so follow our tips and...
Home Backup
Is There Load Reduction for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)
While load reduction remains a nuisance for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) residents, many are questioning whether it has been enacted in their area.
Power issues continue to plague South Africa, so understanding when load reduction is implemented...
Home Backup
What Is the Difference Between a UPS and an Inverter?
Electricity is not just a want; it’s a necessity, which has led to the creation of several devices that can alleviate concerns about sudden blackouts. You can use an uninterrupted power supply or inverter...
Solar Energy
Everything You Need To Know About Bifacial Solar Panels
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...
Home Backup
What Are the Standard Sizes of Car Batteries?
Knowing the basics of your car—like what size battery it has or what type of oil it needs—will make it easier to keep it in the best working condition. Whether you need a new...
Off-Grid Power
How to Outfit a DIY Campervan
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...
Camping
What Is Cowboy Camping?
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...
Home Backup
Load-Reduction Schedules for North West
2023 was a record-breaking year for rolling blackouts in South Africa, with more accumulated outage hours than all the combined blackout hours between 2014 and 2022. The North West province experienced many of these...
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