Fed up with excessive electrical bills? Tired of waiting for your geyser to heat up after one too many showers? Then it’s time that you invest in a tankless water heater! Demand-type water heaters are incredibly successful at overcoming the notorious standby heat loss issue and lengthy waiting times associated with conventional storage water heaters. … Read more
The battle between solar tech giants such as SunPower vs. Tesla, more specifically Tesla Energy, will be more common in the future. Solar energy has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1909. From feeble, costly solar water heating systems, solar technologies have provided notable breakthroughs toward decarbonizing grids and running space satellites. It’s unsurprising … Read more
Charge controllers are essential to prolonging your PV system; they act as a protection device for your solar panels and battery packs, preventing overcharging and over-discharging while maximizing the solar charging process at the same time. That being said, we can all agree that this feature in PV systems is a must-have and will give … Read more
Off-grid cabins have gained plenty of attention in recent years, so it stands to reason why you’re itching to learn more about them. In fact, chances are you’re probably here after reading our Beginner’s Guide to Owning A Solar-Powered Cabin. Whether you build one to establish a self-sufficient lifestyle or simply for recreational purposes, the … Read more
If you’re looking to prolong your battery life while still maintaining its performance, then knowing the best ways to charge a LiFePO4 battery will really come in handy. There are several lithium battery chemistries currently on the market, but the LiFePO4 is undoubtedly the best one to date, particularly for applications that require a large … Read more
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
“I’ve been thinking about buying a 1000 watt LED grow light for my plants but in all honesty, I don’t know where to begin. I feel so confused“ If you’ve landed on this article, chances are you’ve had this thought at least once over the past while, and for good reason. There’s a lot that … Read more
Grid-tied vs. off-grid, which is best for you? Whether you’re looking to become self-sufficient, save money, or simply want to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, there is a solar system out there for you! Solar power systems allow you to either be completely independent of your grid supplier or remain partially dependent on them. … Read more
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us. Car giants such as General Motors and Mercedes are looking to only sell zero-emission vehicles in the not too distant future. Despite this, many of you may still be skeptical as to whether EV’s and their tech (like an electric car battery) are advanced enough and therefore … Read more
The way that you run your household has a significant impact on the environment which is why green housing ideas have become such a talking point in recent years. Some of you out there may be well on your way to establishing a green home of your own, while others may not know where to … Read more
Micro-inverters are referred to as MLPEs, which is the abbreviation for Module Level Power Electronics. This all sounds very complicated but let’s have a look at what it all means. Essentially solar panels are all about absorbing energy from the sun and converting that energy into electrical energy that we can utilize to power our … Read more
Environmental consciousness is at an all-time high. More and more people are looking to “go green” and truthfully speaking there isn’t a better way to do so than to create an eco-friendly house for you and your family. But creating such a house can seem quite challenging and tedious to most. Honestly speaking – it … Read more