According to The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 60 million people in Africa are using off-grid solar panel systems for cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy. 10% of the 600 million people now use clean solar energy to power their homes.

This significant uptake has been made possible by the … Read More

Batteries vary by chemistry and configuration, which means that the required maintenance also changes. Some of these maintenance tasks may be automated or performed remotely via charge controllers or battery management systems, including charge regulation, voltage checks, and related measurements. Others require on-site manual operations or oversight. These tasks include, … Read More

The first and most important step to configure your battery back is to know your system’s voltage. Small systems used in RVs and boats are usually 12V. It is recommended to use 24V or 48V for medium sized energy systems and always 48V for large systems. Some systems can even … Read More

It can be very confusing on how to select the right equipment for a solar system because there are so many different options to choose from. When making that decision, it is best to remember to do the research and gather all the information before making the choice. The following … Read More

Solar energy is, simply, energy provided by the sun. This energy is in the form of solar radiation, which makes the production of solar electricity possible. Electricity can be produced directly from photovoltaic, PV, cells. (Photovoltaic literally means “light” and “electric.”) These cells are made from materials which exhibit the … Read More

An off-grid solar system is designed for the power needs of mid- to large-size homes. Unlike grid-tied solar systems, off-grid systems have no connection to the utility grid, and must make all the electricity necessary to power your home.

Off-grid solar systems operate from the stored energy in a battery … Read More