Whatโs The Difference Between Wiring Solar Panels in Series or Parallel?
When wiring multiple solar panels together in a system, you have two choices: series and parallel. Determining whether you wire your solar panels in series or parallel mainly depends on your application. Let’s examine the differences and when each method is best. What’s the Difference? Solar Panels: Series or Parallel…
The Major Components of an Off-Grid Solar System
There’s been a tremendous boom in off-grid solar systems in recent years. The off-grid solar sector is a whopping $1.75 billion annual market with over 420 million users. This industry shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.ย Whether people are looking to eliminate their power bill or avoid weather…
Are Lithium Solar Batteries Really the Best for Solar Panels?
Lithium solar batteries are the current trendy battery of choice when it comes to solar systems. Solar enthusiasts rave over these batteries and often dismiss the premium price tag, but are they worth it? Are these batteries really the best option for solar panels? Let’s jump in and see! What…
How To Choose The Best Marine Battery Charger For Your Boat
Nothing can put a damper on your boating fun faster than a poorly charged or dead battery, be it your starting boat battery, trolling motor battery, or house battery. If charging is so important, so must be the marine battery chargers you choose for the job, including knowing whether you…
What Is Voltage Drop and How To Calculate It
Whether you’re designing a 120-volt electrical system for your house or a 12-volt system for your RV, it’s critical to understand what voltage drop is and how to calculate it. Correctly calculating the voltage drop in your system will help keep you safe and make sure all of your electronics…
What’s The Difference Between Wiring Batteries in Series Vs. Parallel?
Understanding the difference between wiring batteries in series vs. parallel is critical if you have multiple batteries. How you connect your batteries will determine how they perform in different applications. Let’s look at how to wire batteries in series vs. parallel and when each method is appropriate. What’s The Difference…
Can a Wind Turbine Power My RV?
You’ve probably heard of solar power systems for your RV – but they aren’t the only choice for environmentally conscious RVers or those looking for off-grid power solutions. Wind turbines for RVs have become more common in recent years as technology has improved. So what do you need to know…
What Is An MPPT Charge Controller?
The most basic functionality of a solar power system is solar panels collecting energy from the sun and storing it in batteries so that you can use it whenever you’d like. However, you can’t simply connect your solar panels directly to your batteries and expect them to charge. To get…
What Battery Cable Size Should I Use?
One upgrade RVers and boaters often make is to their battery systems. Whether you’re adding an additional battery or a whole new solar power system, choosing the correct battery cable size for your system is critical. Let’s jump in and talk about why it’s so important to select the right…