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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Roof Mounts vs Ground Mounts for Off Grid Solar

Roof Mounts vs Ground Mounts for Off Grid Solar

We have a lot of customers asking for our advice when it comes to choosing between a roof mount or a ground mount for their off-grid solar setup, so in...

Jun 21, 2019Ethan Simpson
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How to Clean Solar Panels: Everything You Need To Know!

How to Clean Solar Panels: Everything You Need To Know!

If you’re seeing a drop in power output, or even just some visible dirt, you might be thinking of cleaning your solar panels! Cleaning your solar panels is an easy,...

Mar 4, 2019Zicheng Song
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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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