Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
Your guide to smart, optimal, self-sufficient energy.
MPPT charge controllers are expensive, but they are the best charge controller technology on the market. In this article, I’ll answer some of the FAQs about these devices. If there are any questions I haven’t answered, please feel free to…
MPPT solar charge controllers are rated in amps (Output Current). To select a charge controller, you’ll need to calculate the maximum amount of current (in Amps) that the MPPT should be able to output. This max output current value is…
Solar charge controllers are rated in amps but are also limited by their maximum input voltage. To select the right MPPT charge controller for your system, you need to answer 2 questions: To make this guide more digestible, I will…
Nobody wants to buy a 200W solar panel and only get half the output power they were promised. But without a little bit of optimization, that’s probably what you’re going to get. Losing a couple of dozen percentage points of…
While residential solar panels are – on average – 20 square feet each, the average home in the U.S. has a roof area of at least 1500 square feet, which intuitively seems like more than enough space to install all…
You’re considering solar for your home, and you’re wondering “how many solar panels do I need?“. However, since residential solar panels have power outputs ranging from 250 to 400 watts, you could have different numbers of solar panels for the…
Off-grid solar systems are the go-to if you’re looking to become energy-sufficient, and whether it’s a DIY project or not, you’ll need to know a few basics. This is why we’ve put together a guide for you based on science…
