Average Peak Sun Hours (United States) (Use our solar calculator to assist you in sizing your home’s solar system.) What Are Peak Sun Hours? A peak sun hour equates to 1 hour in which the sun’s solar irradiance (sunlight) produces an average of 1000W (energy) per square meter (roughly 10.5 feet). In other words: 1 … 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 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
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
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
A workspace needs at least 8,000 to 10,000 lumens to be sufficiently lit and in my opinion, LED garage lights are the best technology out there to do this. A poorly lit garage is not only difficult to work in, but it can also become a potentially serious health hazard. The best LED garage lighting can … Read more
Growing hydroponic vegetables has many benefits. To us, one of the most important advantages is being able to minimize and control water usage. Good quality hydroponic systems are sometimes even able to produce crops 3 to 10 times faster than traditional agricultural methods. In this article we’ll share with you the best hydroponic vegetables to … 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
Increased consumption of energy has led people to find ways to promote sustainability, reduce environmental impact, implement green technology, and save on costs too. With advanced technology, the use of many energy-saving gadgets is an efficient way to promote that. These energy-saving devices, such as Solar-Powered Gadgets LED lighting, and Power Strips, help to reduce … Read more
DC to AC conversion — what is it, and why does it matter? Since the war of the currents unofficially ended in the 19th century, Alternating Current (AC) became the definitive winner as major contracts were given to AC developers. However, the war’s end did not mark the end of Direct Current (DC) since this current still … Read more
Hydrogen fuel cells vs. lithium-ion batteries: two exceptional technologies powering electric vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles, EVs, are seen as the future of mobility. In 2022, they account for 6% of all vehicle sales in the US, with a target of 50% by 2030. Some countries go even further. In Europe, the sale of new petrol … Read more
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows electric vehicles (EVs) to channel electricity back to the grid. This technology uses chargers that connect EVs and their batteries to the grid via a bi-directional power flow, providing your vehicle with clean, renewable energy. As of 2022, several major automakers, such as Nissan, are working on developing V2G-compatible EVs. To … Read more