Category Archives: Solar

Choosing the right pure sine inverter is a nightmare. There’s a lot of technical jargon that companies throw at you with no real-world relevance. Plus, there are over 700 results on Amazon – and many of these are low-quality products! That’s why we created this easy-to-understand guide. We’ve broken down all the technical details into…

“Someone is at your front door,” says Alexa. You check your security cam on your phone, and you see your package from Amazon has arrived. Sweet!  While this situation would bring a smile to anyone’s face, the flip side isn’t pretty. Imagine your new solar security camera has stopped working. There is someone at the…

Choosing a battery for your solar panel system will never be confusing again with our easy-to-understand guide with all the information on capacity and longevity.

Choosing the right solar water pump is confusing because they all look the same. Our ultimate guide highlights the differences, pros, and cons of each option.

String lights have a cool effect. But during the day, wires are just not pretty. Check out these wireless and solar deck lighting ideas for your outdoor space.

Gone are the days of expensive, big, and bulky solar panels needing batteries. We’re bringing you the most efficient and ready to use solar panels of 2021

Solar panel systems have come down in cost, but a typical household installation costs between $13,000 and $20,000, depending on your state. With that sort of pricing, it only makes sense to evaluate a solar company closely before you hand over any money. Here are the main questions to ask solar companies. Solar Panel Equipment…

Batteries will store remaining energy from the solar panel for use at night or whenever there’s no sun. But for how long do they last?

The key to success with solar panels is having access to sunlight. While technically, solar panels do not work at night, they capture sunlight during the day so homes can use the electricity when the sun goes down.  The Basics of How Solar Panels Work During the day, solar panels collect energy from the sun…

As any pool owner knows, it can cost a small fortune to heat the water. Using the right solar pool cover can save you up to 70% on heating costs by absorbing solar energy and blocking evaporation (1). Here, we’re going to go over the best solar pool cover options available today. Solar Pool Cover…

You are most probably considering installing solar panels on your home’s roof. After all, they are a sustainable means of energy compared to fossil fuels, and energy costs are less pricey in the long term. However, the prices may make you wonder why solar panels are expensive. You are not alone. The cost of going…

As renewable energy becomes more efficient, its popularity is increasing.  But sometimes your renewable resource is more efficient than expected, as, for instance, on sunny summer days or on particularly blustery, autumnal ones.  When this happens, your home may produce more energy than it can use all at once. It’s tempting to want to sell…

Solar panels offer homeowners the opportunity to get their electricity off of the grid and possibly even sell some back. With power outages happening frequently, solar panels also provide a reliable source of backup electricity. Knowing how long it takes to install solar panels helps a homeowner make better decisions about when to add them…

With each passing day, it seems that renewable energy gets more attention as more and more people realize what scientists have been saying for decades: non-renewable energy is causing us some problems. American companies jumped into the solar panel manufacturing game decades ago, and since then, quite a few other countries have begun production. The…

In recent years, things we assumed were unassailable have taken some hits and come under fire. Specifically, facts and truth have fallen out of favor in certain circles.  Given humankind’s natural gravitation to conspiracy theories, we sometimes have things peddled to us that are patently false. One politician claimed a link between wind turbines and…