Living off the grid and generating your own electricity from solar power systems may seem like a distant dream for many. However, it is an achievable goal. In fact, it’s a movement that’s growing more popular by the day. Advances…
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Are you looking for the ultimate guide to monitoring solar batteries? If so, you have come to the right place. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about how to monitor energy storage systems on PC…
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Installing solar panels on your house is a great way to cut down on energy expenses and help the environment. Solar panels have gained momentum in recent years, and countless homeowners are now turning to them as an alternate source…
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Are you looking for an eco-friendly and cost-efficient way to power your electronics? Building your own portable solar generator is a great way to do just that!
On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The bill is broad and addresses many things from corporate tax rates to prescription drug prices, but a significant amount of it is dedicated to…
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bluShift Aerospace launched the Stardust 1.0 prototype sounding rocket from the Loring Commerce Centre in Limestone, Maine, marking Maine’s first commercial rocket launch and the world’s first commercial rocket launch powered by bio-derived fuel. On January 31, 2021, just as…
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It’s time. Your RV or boat’s lead acid battery bank had a good run, but just isn’t able to hold a charge anymore – so what should you do? Using battery desulphators could help squeeze some more life out of…
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Rapid Shutdown Recap When last we met, we discussed NEC 690.12 Rapid Shutdown requirements for inverters. For Part 2 of this topic, we are going to discuss options for Rapid Shutdown (RSD) for charge controllers. As there were initially very…
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What do you get when you cross one partner’s love for coffee and baking, with the other’s can-do attitude and draw to renewable energy? A solar-powered café on wheels. The Dream Years ago, Kathy Reinert pondered how best to channel…
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The 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has – to put it mildly – created a lot of uncertainty for people all around the world. By now, hopefully you are doing your part to practice the self-quarantining or “social distancing” behaviors recommended…
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