Where to start? You’re deciding to use solar to go off-grid, great! The next question you may be asking yourself now is “What kind of solar system do I need?”. Have no fear, I will try my best to explain to you on how to calculate a system based on what your usage is. […]
What are DC appliances, you ask? They are simply normal appliances (refrigerators and freezers) that run on DC power, which, of course, leads to the question: what is DC power? DC power has some complex technical definitions. For the purposes of solar, we’re just going to say that it is basically low-voltage electricity that […]
So, what exactly is a solar refrigerator? That’s a good question friend! Why I’ve got an answer just for you. A solar refrigerator is… well… exactly what it sounds like. A solar fridge. Ta Da! Okay, fine, I’ll explain in greater detail about the differences between a solar refrigerator and your regular run-of-the-mill refrigerators. […]
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had fistfuls of ice cream? During a hot summer day, on a beach, in the middle of a blackout, while fighting off ants? No? Neither have I, and that’s not the direction that I was taking this post! Well, sort of. I’m here to […]
Love it or hate it, solar is here to stay. So let’s see what solar really is and how it could benefit you. Here is a quick summary of it: Solar power is called PV (short for photovoltaic), and like photosynthesis, it draws power from the sun. The energy from the sun is taken […]