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Denuclearize your ride: EVs and PV systems
Electric vehicles (EVs) are exploding in popularity. Every car maker is scrambling to add EVs to their lineup. We're even…Do I Need Batteries?
Do you need batteries? Maybe! it depends what you want to accomplish. Let's have a look at batteries and how…What’s the Payback of Solar Energy?
Economics is a very dangerous science.John Maynard Keynes Is this going to be a lesson on economics? Heck no. There…What’s Levelized Cost of Energy?
We need to change the way we look at the economy. There are lots of things that we don't measure…Battery-Based Backup Power Systems
“We don’t truly appreciate what we have until it’s gone.” Roy T. Bennett If you have forgotten the old warning…What Kind of Roof is Best For Solar?
A solar array can be successfully installed on pretty much any type of roofing, however the cost and complexity can…Cleaning Batteries
To maximize battery bank performance and lifespan it's important to keep the tops of batteries clean and dry. Dirt, debris,…Battery Acid is Cloudy
When Flooded Lead Acid (FLA) batteries are new the acid electrolyte will be clear of any debris or discolouration. Over…5 Smart Steps to Successful Off Grid Hibernation
One thing we can say for sure about small problems: left alone, they'll become big problems. If your off-grid system…Grid tie system is down! Inverters are OFF! Help!
Hey, what's going on? My system isn't generating! Why not? This happens from time to time and it can be…