No matter whether it’s in your smartphone or your portable power station, batteries tend to come with heaps of technical specs and jargon.  Without some understanding of the basics, comparing and contrasting different models of...

Don't let the roar of a generator stop you from enjoying the access to electricity it provides. Sure, generators are noisy devices, especially depending on the fuel type of the machine. But, with some creativity...

Solar power systems utilise a surprising number of components.  It’s not just solar panels, batteries, and inverters. It’s also wiring, mounting brackets, transfer switches, and so much more.  If you have a larger solar power system that...

If you’re shopping for new appliances, you will inevitably run into two ratings that may appear similar at first glance: starting watts and running watts. The two terms are not interchangeable. Each provides essential...

Portable refrigerators are game-changers for people who live off the grid or on the road in vans and motorhomes. These handy appliances offer the cooling and freezing benefits of a standard refrigerator but with...

Load shedding is a last resort implemented by Eskom to prevent the collapse of the national power grid. Amidst the energy crisis, it's become necessary to provide a solution for insufficient power station capacity...

In today’s fast-paced environment, portable electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops are essential for staying connected, informed, and entertained.  But keeping them charged all day and night is a challenge.  If you’ve been comparing devices...

Load-shedding negatively affects many sectors throughout South Africa and contributes significantly to the rapidly declining economy. Eskom’s planned power outages cripple the community's most vulnerable members, educational institutes, agricultural sectors, domestic and international tourism...