How Does A Solar Panel Work?
Why would you go for solar panel installation? Is it because these seemingly cool and flat surfaces of silicon have a proven track record of cutting down your utility bills? …
How Many Solar Panels are Needed to Run Air Conditioning
You cannot deny that Global Warming has forced all of us to use an air conditioning system to survive the summer. But vow to those hefty utility bills that leave …
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Batteries in Series vs Parallel
Properly wiring a battery bank is as important as determining the size of the battery that you need. However, this connection process is not always as clear as we would …
What is a Pure Sine Wave Inverter?
When you are looking to purchase a pure sine wave inverter, you might come across other devices like a modified sine wave. In this article, I will tell you what …
Shading Solar Panels – Series or Parallel?
Like it or not, Shade is the enemy of solar panels. If you have an off-grid homestead, RV, van, or even a sailboat you could significantly reduce the power output …
How Long Will a 12 Volt Battery Run a Refrigerator?
So you are going on a camping trip and have a 12-volt battery and a refrigerator. In this article, I’m going to breakdown what you need to know and answer …
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How to Connect two Solar Panels to one Controller and one Battery
Connecting two solar panels to one controller and one battery is very easy. This article will explain to you how to do it, including a circuit diagram. Step 1: Connect …
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DC to DC Battery Charger for Solar Systems
In this article, I will explain what a DC to DC battery charger is and why you need one. These chargers are mainly used when you want to use your …
How to Connect a Solar Panel to a 12V Battery?
Connecting a solar panel to a 12 Volt battery is not a hard thing to do. In this article, I will explain how to connect a solar panel to a …
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Connecting Multiple Charge Controllers to one Battery Bank
As you probably already know, you can wire solar panels either in series or parallel. If you change the wiring you can change the way voltage or current behaves: In …
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