A DIY Powerwall is certainly worth considering if you’re one of the people rolling their eyes at the price point of the real thing. Details Tesla Powerwall Price $10,500 Energy Storage Capacity 13.5 kWh Power Capacity 5.6 kW Warranty Ten years Tesla Powerwall Cost Considerations While it may look like we’re picking a fight with … Read more
Can You Overcharge a Lithium Battery? Truthfully, the answer to this question isn’t as simple as you might think. The short answer -yes, you can overcharge a Lithium battery. But it’s also worth mentioning that most modern Lithium-Ion Batteries have a built-in mechanism that protects the battery from overcharging. As soon as the battery reaches … Read more
Wanting to understand how to convert your battery from 12V to 24V must mean that you’re already looking to optimize your system design. In all honesty, learning how to do this is pretty intermediate-level stuff. Therefore, we think a pat on the back is in order. It’s also probably safe to assume that you have … Read more
Wondering what are the most promising Lithium battery alternatives? You came to the right place! With the latest advancements in renewable and green technologies, the need for efficient ways to store energy became even more evident. Although Lithium batteries have provided significant progress to the field of technology, they still leave a lot to be … Read more
One of the most important pieces of your mobile solar setup is your RV solar battery. This one bit of technology sees to it that everything else aboard your recreational vehicle is charged and ready to be used at all times. There are different types of RV solar batteries on the market, each one with … Read more
A 100Ah battery is a standard off-the-shelf product you can buy at any physical or online store. They are usually rated at either 12V or 24V, which indicates the battery voltage. For the newbies out there, the battery rating “Ah” stands for “ampere-hours,” meaning you can draw 1 ampere (the unit of electric current) from … Read more
You can only produce solar energy during sunlight hours – this is where knowing how to store solar energy at home comes in handy. Energy storage makes the most sense when there is a mismatch between demand and supply. In most homes, the daytime energy demand is lower than the nighttime energy demand. In such … Read more
How do hydrogen fuel cells work? Well, fuel cells are devices that generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction instead of combustion. Experts in the energy sector have been improving this technology in the search for emission-free energy source alternatives to the traditional combustion processes. Hydrogen fuel cells are one of the promising technologies for the … Read more
100Ah lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries have become a go-to energy storage solution for camping, marine, RV, and other backup applications. The ever-increasing demand for these batteries has caused manufacturers to flood the market with their offerings. But, like with most products, some are better than others. This inevitably causes those who aren’t very familiar with the … Read more
Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, are fantastic, but they become redundant without the means to store this energy. It, therefore, stands to reason why an increasing number of people are wondering how to size a battery bank. The deployment of renewable energy sources has sparked a deep interest in developing technologies that … Read more
2025 brings with it the continued domination of lithium batteries over the RV market. This comes as no surprise since RV owners will always face the challenge of optimizing what little space they have. Naturally, lithium batteries, particularly LiFePO4 variants, are a big help in this regard. They are lighter, more compact, and more powerful than their lead-acid counterparts. … Read more
Lithium batteries are now the go-to energy storage solution for your boat. Lead-acid batteries have long been the only option for sailors to power onboard electronics, small appliances, and electric trolling motors. However, they are heavy, last a short time, and have limited storage capacity. Thankfully, with recent developments, lithium batteries like the LiFePO4 are now perfectly fit for … Read more