Here’s a myth: Solar panels will provide me with backup power when the grid goes out. The answer is actually “it depends.” Depending on what type of solar inverter you install, you may or may not have some power available when the grid goes…
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We are here with another DIY solar demo to see what happens when you have mismatched solar panels and what approach makes the most sense for wiring them – in series, in parallel, or not even at all. We will…
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We’re here to demonstrate how you can charge a 36V or 48V golf cart battery bank with a single solar panel using Genasun’s GV-Boost solar charge controller. Unlike most solar charge controllers, the GV-Boost increases the voltage and decreases the current at…
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If you’ve got very different solar panels, without question, the best way is to have each solar panel have its own independent charge controller. If that’s not an option, however, we’re here to give you some DIY ideas and demonstrate the…
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Here’s a Myth: The next new solar technology will make your panels obsolete. The Internet is full of articles about the next big leap forward in solar technology. Nanotechnology, see-through solar panels, and SOLAR FREAKIN’ ROADWAYS all capture our imagination….
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Here’s a myth: You can save money with off-grid solar, and stick it to the man! One word for people who think they can save money by going off-grid – batteries. With grid-tie solar, you simply make electricity when the sun…
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A Vacation at SolarWorld Where does the Solar Queen go on vacation? Why to SolarWorld of course! While on a family vacation out to Portland, Oregon, SolarWorld was kind enough to include my husband and my father on an in-depth…
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There are several terms and ratings that are associated with a solar panel’s data sheet. Figuring out what means what for the specs can get pretty confusing. We are going to explain each of them to help clear it up….
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To most of my friends and family, I’m known as a fairly conservative guy. I have a business degree, grew up in and have run several small businesses, and overall I’m frugal with a buck. So you can imagine their…
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Why Do People Go Solar? There are several reasons why people install solar on their homes. Some people have multiple reasons to go solar. Let’s take a look at some of the five most common ones.