Why do we need smart irrigation? Households with inadequate irrigation systems can waste up to 25,000 gallons (94,635 liters) of water annually. Several controlled studies have shown that smart irrigation systems can reduce this wastage by up to 50 percent. According to National Geographic, the U.S. could be as much as 5.7 °F warmer by … Read more
Solar power banks are the perfect travel companion for those of you who are interested in prolonged adventures away from conveniences such as electric power points. If you’re planning one of these sorts of adventures, you’re not alone in wondering how you’ll charge your devices. On a personal note, I asked myself the same question … Read more
Judging whether solar panels are worth it, really all comes down to 2 factors: your home’s location and your energy consumption. In an ideal scenario, you could expect your solar system’s payback period to be between 7.4 – 13 years. After that, you’ll be saving money monthly and reducing your home’s overall carbon footprint. This … Read more
“Why would I need to look for solar panels that can withstand high temperatures? Surely I only need to focus on panels with high-efficiency levels.” Yes, efficiency is critical, but remember, a solar panel performs at its best under total sun exposure. This means its surface will face consistently high temperatures. Why is this relevant? … Read more
If you’ve thought about installing a ground source heat pump on your property, then you’ve probably wondered what the cost of one is. There’s no denying that the machinery needed to install some of these systems can be difficult to source – ultimately affecting the price point. That begs the question – what is the … Read more
Ground source heat pumps, also known as geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) have been in use since the 1940s. Ground source heat pumps use the constant temperature below the earth as a sustainable resource to warm or cool your home. It’s a clean energy source ready for the vast majority of us to use, using of … Read more
This review of the best solar generators for camping will focus mainly on the power station and will indicate the best solar panel to pair up with every generator. Chances are you won’t gear up for a mountain expedition as you would for a vacation camping trip. With that in mind, here is an in-depth … Read more
In this review/buying guide article, we’ll review the 5 best pure sine wave inverters on the green tech market in 2022. Check out our editors’ picks section if you are in a hurry. If you plan to power any appliances that require mains electricity through your solar panel set up, then there’s no doubt you’ll … Read more
In this day and age, we wouldn’t blame you for thinking about making the switch to a monocrystalline solar panel. Although there’s nothing entirely wrong with polycrystalline solar panels, their efficiency is somewhat lacking compared to mono solar panels. This article aims to teach you all there is to know about these more efficient solar … Read more
You can continuously harvest, store, and use the sun’s energy by setting up a solar system. This natural source of energy helps us reconnect with nature and limits our impact on the ecosystem – green technology for the win! Thanks to various technical advancements, this idealistic dream is now accessible to all of us with … Read more