Is Solar Finally Getting Easier to Install?
AIO Series 5H – 10H / 10.24kWh https://solaryaan.com/ Introduction There’s a trend happening in residential solar that I find pretty interesting. Instead of installing a separate inverter, a separate battery, and all the equipment needed to make those pieces work together, manufacturers are starting to put more of the system into one package. One of…
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Plug-In Solar
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Plugging Solar Into the Wall? Introduction You’ve probably started seeing them around. Solar panels sitting on balconies, patios, decks and gardens. Some of them are connected to what looks like an ordinary household outlet. It’s called plug-in solar, and it’s getting a lot of attention right now. Germany has been doing…
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Where Does Your Solar Battery Really Come From?
The Truth Behind North American Energy Storage Introduction We sell a lot of batteries, so we already know that much of today’s battery technology and manufacturing comes from China. But how much? And perhaps more importantly, where do the materials and components actually come from before that battery ever reaches us? When I first got…
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A Tiny Home Story
My first tiny home solar install was five years ago. Funny thing about that word “tiny.” I’ve heard it used to describe half the cabins and small builds we’ve designed power systems for since. But after enough of these projects, I stopped believing size was what really mattered. What matters is how you plan to…
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Solar in Canada Is Changing
Know the Rules Before You Build Introduction I did some research into how things are changing in Canada when it comes to solar and energy installations, and I found some interesting things. If you’re thinking about solar, there’s something you should know before you start shopping for panels, batteries or inverters. The rules are changing.…
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Pollinators Love Agrivoltaic Sites
Introduction Solar Panels and Pollinators Why Bees Matter The 412% Increase in Honey Production It’s Not Just About Honeybees Turning One Piece of Land Into Multiple Sources of Value Could This Work in Canada? Conclusion Introduction When most people think about solar panels on farmland, they probably think about one thing: solar panels taking up…
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More Than Doubling the Energy:
Upgrading a Houseboat’s Lithium Battery System Introduction A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work on a houseboat that was as beautiful as it was interesting from an energy perspective. The goal was simple: create an energy-efficient boat that could enjoy the comforts of a modern home, including full AC power, without needing…
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B.C. Is About to Go Big on Energy
And Solar Is Part of the Story Introduction If you live in B.C., you may not realize just how much is changing in our energy system right now. For a long time, we’ve been pretty spoiled here. We have a huge amount of hydroelectric power, so electricity has generally been reliable and relatively inexpensive compared…
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5 Things I Wish Every Off-Grid Solar Customer Knew Before Buying a Battery
Introduction One of the most common questions I get from people looking to add solar to their property, RV, or boat is, “How many solar panels do I need to run a couple of things?” Usually, they aren’t trying to power their entire home. They might want to run a refrigerator, a few lights, a…
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A Generator That Makes Sense for an Off-Grid Solar System
7,500 Watt Dual-Fuel Digital Inverter Generator BE7500ID Introduction I recently had a customer contact me because one leg of his generator had stopped producing power. He wanted to know how he could disconnect that one leg from his inverter so he could continue using the generator. Shortly after that, he contacted me again and said…
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