Your solar panels are only as effective as the inverters they’re linked to. This makes the latter an incredibly valuable part of your solar system. Inverters help your solar panels power your electronic devices by converting their direct current (DC) electricity into clean alternating current (AC), similar to the electricity from your utility company. The … Read more
Whether camping or on a road trip in your RV, you’ll need an inverter to establish a reliable source of AC electricity for all your appliances. Enter the 3000-watt inverter, a device that excels at converting your 12V battery’s DC electricity into 120V AC. With this in mind, you may wonder what a 3000-watt inverter can … Read more
Lithium battery recycling is a major issue. In a recent article, we showed that 11 million tons of used lithium batteries will likely accumulate before the year 2030. Contrary to popular belief, lithium batteries are up to 97% recyclable. Lithium battery recycling has many advantages: Protect the environment Recover critical materials Generate incomes Reduce energy … Read more
Solar Energy Potential in San Diego, California 0 % of San Diego gets 75% of the annual sun 0 K Homes in San Diego Are Solar Viable 0 K Only 5.7% of Homes Have Solar Installations Rooftop Solar Capacity Distribution in San Diego Below we outline how many homes are capable of handling different sized … Read more
Is your lithium battery damaged? Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops, and other devices, making them an essential part of our daily lives. Thankfully the durability of lithium batteries is increasing. Nowadays, these batteries come with high-tech components like battery management systems (BMS), making them safer and more reliable than ever before. But over time, … Read more
Solar panels come in all shapes and sizes. They can range from small, 1.1w portable modules to much larger 500W, 72-cell panels for commercial solar arrays. Small solar panels are particularly beneficial for digital nomads who are constantly on the move and only require small amounts of power to recharge their essential electronic devices. Currently, there are … Read more
The UV index was standardized in 1994 by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). What is the UV index? The UV index is an open-ended linear scale that assists people in making informed decisions with regards to planning outdoor activities based on the intensity of the UV radiation on … Read more
Solar Energy Potential in Los Angeles, California 0% of Los Angeles gets 75% of the annual sun Homes in Los Angeles Are Solar Viable Only 2.6% of Homes Have Solar Installations Rooftop Solar Capacity Distribution in Los Angeles Below we outline how many homes are capable of handling different sized solar systems: 0 ~ 5 … Read more
Solar batteries combined with a solar charger are the best options to store your solar energy production and use it at any time through an inverter. They are durable, but after a few years they will reach the end of their life and you might ask yourself: are solar batteries recyclable? Yes, they are. However, … Read more
With the continued development of renewable energies in 2025, battery storage for domestic use is expanding at a rapid rate. Two battery technologies continue to vie for dominance in this arena: lead-acid vs. lithium-ion. These battery chemistries are commonly used for different applications. Lead-acid batteries have been around for over a century and are widely … Read more
What are the best Tesla Powerwall alternatives? In 2015, Tesla paved the way for energy self-consumption with their Powerwall — the first home energy storage system (ESS). A plug-and-play solution that stores the energy produced by solar panels into rechargeable lithium batteries that you can use at any time in your home. But Tesla is … Read more
Have you always wanted to build a DIY solar generator? Now may be the best time to do it. As of 2025, solar energy is the cheapest and most abundant energy source. One of its primary features is its scalability — from the smallest solar panel for domestic use to large solar fields that can power a … Read more