“Do I need a solar generator for my house?” If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that electricity is a basic need. It helps us power anything from everyday appliances such as smartphones and TVs to truly essential medical equipment and food storage systems. It’s therefore understandable why suddenly finding yourself without … 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
Solar panel installation cost — this subject is an absolute must for those of you looking to become the proud new owner of a residential solar system, and for good reason too. These systems are wonderful, efficient examples of green technology, but they don’t come cheap — a smaller, residential 2kW system comes in at … 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
You’d be surprised at how little concrete information there is on the internet about solar battery cost. Type in, “cost of a solar battery“, and you’ll be hit with dozens of unrelated articles — “are solar batteries worth it?”, “how much will storage cost for your PV system?”. Then, at last! You come across an … Read more
Are you an EV owner/looking to invest in one? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to either, then you need to consider a DIY solar EV charging station. With today’s constantly fluctuating electricity prices, it’s only natural that you’d want to become more energy-independent. Or maybe, you just love a good ol’ DIY project. Either way, a … Read more
Do Deep Cycle Batteries Need To Be Vented? If you’re asking yourself this question, it’s safe to say you’re on the right path. Why? Well, it’s an essential question to ask yourself before setting up your energy storage system, and it shows you’re well on your way to achieving energy autonomy. But back to the … Read more
If you’re here to learn more about deep cycle marine batteries and see what the market has to offer, you’ve come to the right place! Deep cycle batteries are very common and reliable battery sources that are used for various applications such as off-grid renewable energy, golf carts, and forklifts. For marine applications, various types … Read more
Tesla originally unveiled their new solar roof tiles product back in 2016 with actual pre-orders being made available in 2017. The company claims their solar roof tiles will produce clean energy for your home for decades to come. This, along with the hype that surrounds the Tesla brand in general, may lead you to question … Read more
Nowadays, you’ll find solar carports -also known as solar canopies – being integrated into vast tarmac parking lots that make up our cities. Commercial areas often deal with the issue of parking vs. natural space. The more tarmac, the greater the company’s carbon footprint. However, solar carports use this space to provide energy to the … Read more
Electric vehicles serve the same purpose as conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. However, if you were to open them up, you’d find that electric car parts are rather different. EVs are very different from combustion engines as they don’t have many of the common parts you’d associate with a “normal” car. For example, an EV … Read more
The Tesla solar roof is another brand-new product that offers large scale energy savings compared to a typical modern rooftop. Elon Musk unveiled this latest addition to the Tesla offerings back on October 28, 2016, along with the announcement that Tesla will be acquiring SolarCity. According to Elon Musk, Tesla’s goal is to make solar … Read more