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  • Solar Charge Controller Types – Shunt, PWM, MPPT

    A solar charge controller is a device that manages the charging of a battery from a solar module or array…
  • Rodent Screening

    Ah, squirrels. Red ones, grey ones, black ones… funny thing is the black ones are actually grey squirrels. And in…
  • PV Modules Have Moved

    A PV array should solidly attached to its racking and the roof. Modules should be straight and square. Gaps between…
  • Array Oversize

    Array oversize applies to any solar electric system, but is most commonly a topic in design of grid tie batteryless…
  • Equalization

    Equalization is a process of controlled battery over-charging. It is used as a routine maintenance activity and a remedial activity…
  • Types of inverters

    Common inverter topologiesSystem design varies by topology, so they are not necessarily apples-to-apples comparable. Battery based invertersAll battery based inverters…
  • Ground Faults

    A ground fault is a wiring fault -- a live wire is making contact with the ground. Ground faults are…
  • Arc Faults

    Arc faults are potentially dangerous wiring problems. An arc fault is a tiny electrical arc jumping across a gap. This…
  • Wired vs WIFI for your monitoring system

    Inverters and other solar energy equipment are, more and more, equipped with internet monitoring. this creates a number of benefits…
  • Online portal shows system is down

    When your online portal says your system is not operating there are a number of possible issues to investigate. Review…