How-To Articles

How to Use and Maintain Deep Cycle Solar Batteries

How to Use and Maintain Deep Cycle Solar Batteries

We get a lot of customers asking us for guidance on how to use and maintain their batteries to get the most life out of them. With the help of...

Jul 22, 2019Ethan Simpson
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Why are Off-Grid Solar Quotes So High? (and Why They Don't Need to Be)

Why are Off-Grid Solar Quotes So High? (and Why They Don't Need to Be)

Off-grid solar quotes are so high because they’re designed to work on even the lowest sunlight hour days. But they don’t need to be. A simple change in your habits...

Jun 24, 2019Ethan Simpson
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What Is Battery Cycle Life And Depth Of Discharge

What Is Battery Cycle Life And Depth Of Discharge

Depth of Discharge is how much energy is discharged from the battery before it is charged to 100% again. A common measurement is battery cycle life, at 50% D.O.D (Depth...

Aug 8, 2018Zicheng Song
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