We needed a cheap, reliable, portable USB solar charger. The solar USB charger we picked is the Nekteck 28w solar charger. It has IPX4 water resistance, dual USB and dual output and is simple to use. We have successfully used this portable solar charger to recharge AA, AAA, 18650 batteries and 21700 batteries with the…
Energy costs are going up, and many areas of the country face increased rick of power outages this summer. We’ll help you reduce your electric bill and save energy – without completely changing your lifestyle. There are tips for year round and seasonal suggestions. Before you get started with changes that reduce energy consumption, read…
This is a guest post by Jerry Noel. This article will address surviving without the grid, i.e., how to keep thing going when the power goes out – in Jerry words, “Preparing for When the Doo Doo Hits the Oscillating Appliance!”. During the aftermath of super storm Sandy, many were without power for weeks. In…
This is a guest post by Jerry Noel. In this article we’ll answer the question “How Much Energy Will a Solar Electric System Produce?” (projected solar electric system output) along with the anticipated short-term financial savings and long term return on investment (ROI). In Part 1 (Solar Electric Basics), Jerry discussed the three predominant questions…
This is a guest post by Jerry Noel. In this article we’ll discuss how to examine your site to decide where to place solar electric panels, and in the next article we’ll look at financial incentives available to help make them more affordable. In Part 1 (Solar Electric Basics), Jerry discussed the three predominant questions…