Solar Power Made Easy
We can wire our batteries in series or parallel as I have written about in my previous article. Now when you want to charge your batteries, you might think that you can charge it faster if you put it in …
Adequate battery charging is an important issue to be considered when handling off-grid PV systems. Therefore, including the correct solar charge controller in your system is very important. What is a Charge Controller? Fundamentally, a solar charge controller is a …
Why would you go for solar panel installation? Is it because these seemingly cool and flat silicon surfaces have a proven track record of cutting down your utility bills? Or is it because you found these energy conversion alternatives as …
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 you all sweaty again. With solar panels becoming increasingly affordable, …
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 like, so in this article, we will approach all the …
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 a pure sine wave inverter is and why it is …
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 of your panels. In this article, I’m going to explain …
So you are going on a camping trip and have a 12 volt lithium battery and a refrigerator. In this article, I’m going to break down what you need to know and answer your question: How long will a 12 …
In this article, I will explain how to connect a solar panel to a battery step-by-step. I will also share a few tips you need to know along the way. Here is a diagram connecting a single 100W solar panel …
Here you are, asking yourself the question, Can I charge a battery bank with two charge controllers? Here are some reasons why you might want to add another charge controller: You want to add more solar panels to your system. …