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 lithium battery and a refrigerator. In this article, I’m going to break down what you need to …
How to Connect Two Solar Panels to one Battery
Connecting two solar panels to one battery with one charge controller is easy. This article will explain how you do it, including schematics. First of all, you should know this: …
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 …
Connecting Multiple Charge Controllers one Battery Bank
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: …
Solar Panel Specifications for Dummies
Using solar power to run your RV, Van, Cabin, or tiny house is a viable method of supplying electricity when you are off the grid. But before all this, you …
Should I buy Used Solar Panels?
Running your house on solar power sounds like a dream, right? It is getting increasingly cheap, environment-friendly, and has low maintenance; I know you want that. However, the first step …
Series vs Parallel Wiring of Solar Panels
Let me take a guess: You are confused because you are pretty much overwhelmed about the different wiring methods of solar panels. The manufacturer may have mentioned a thing or …
Monocrystalline VS Polycrystalline
Do you want the best out of your solar panel system? Well, it’s no rocket science. The first step is to choose between the two solar panels – monocrystalline and …