Charging & Power Archive
If you’re using solar panels for power, congratulations! You’re contributing to the health of the planet. But solar panels have a major drawback; they only work when the sun is shining. This isn’t an issue if you’re connected to the grid. Thanks to net metering, you can sell excess solar power back to the utility company during the day. At night, you’ll still be able …
Our smartphones are more than just tools. In many ways, they’re extensions of ourselves, that allow us to interact with the real world. Yes, they’re a way to stay in touch with friends and family. But think about something as simple as your banking app. If someone hands you a check, you can snap a picture, and the money shows up in your account. Without …
Nowadays, it’s more important than ever to make sure your devices stay charged. Your smartphone is probably the most obvious one that comes to mind. Phones these days are used for a lot more than just calling and texting. If you listen to streaming music or podcasts, for example, you probably use your phone. We have online banking, navigation apps, and all kinds of other …
Without electricity, there would be no such thing as modern life. That’s not an exaggeration. Think of your refrigerator, for example. Sure, you could survive without it, but you’d have to radically rethink your diet and shopping habits. You’d need to make daily trips to the market for fresh produce, and buy meat the same day you cook it. Even when you’re off-grid, you might …
12-volt batteries are a great way to supply power outside of the ordinary grid. You can pair them with solar arrays, to power a cabin or campsite. You can even use them as backup power for your home, provided you have the right switching system. RVs and boats use 12-volt DC power as a matter of fact, to run their electrical system. However, this DC …
