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Elliot-BaileyElliot Bailey

Elliot has 20+ years of experience in renewable technology, from conservation to efficient living. His passion is to help others achieve independent off-grid living.

12v Solar Charger on a 6v Battery (Avoid Damage!)

If you have a 12v solar charger on hand, you may be wondering if it can be used to charge a 6v battery. Or maybe, you hope you can get a quicker charge by using a solar charger with double …

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Categories Battery Specifics For Solar Panels

Don’t Short Circuit A Solar Panel (Do This)

If you’re asking about short-circuiting any electronic device, you’re probably worried that you’ve damaged your device in some way. A short circuit happens when an excessive current runs through an unintended path – you overload the system. Yes, you can …

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Categories Maintenance: Looking After Your Solar Panels

When You Need To Turn Solar Lights Off (What’s Best)

Outdoor solar lighting has become an eco-friendly way to beautify a property and provide extra security. These convenient devices charge all day to be ready to light up your nights without the hassle of cords or power outlets. The beauty …

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Calculate Solar Panel kWp & KWh (KWh Vs. KWp + Meanings)

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Solar power is certainly a great way to save on some electricity bills and move your home toward a greener, more sustainable future. That said, calculating your power needs and designing a solar system to match those needs can be …

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Categories How To: Solar Panel Guides Tags calculate, kwh, kwp, power, size, system

Recycle Solar Panels (Resell, Recycle, Refurbish +)

With the proliferation of solar installations, one of the biggest concerns is the potential effect discarded solar panels could have on the environment. Fortunately, recycling technology also does as the demand for solar power grows. Solar panels are completely recyclable, …

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Do Solar Panels Work At Night? (Moonlight Power!?)

If you live somewhere sunny, you’ve probably considered jumping to solar energy for your house or business or just partially supplementing your energy supply using solar panels. One of the main concerns about solar panels is whether you will still …

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Do Solar Pool Covers Work? (Warm Water – Longer)

Although the most efficient way of heating a pool is to use a pool pump heater, this is both expensive and bad for the environment. Solar pool covers prevent a cheaper and eco-friendly method of heating pools, but do they …

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copper, Silver, and Gold in Solar Panels (Efficient Or Waste)

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Silver is a one-of-a-kind metal. It has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity and is the most reflective of all metals, making it very valuable when employed in solar cells. Silver is a fundamental component of photovoltaic cells, as it …

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Categories FAQ About Solar Panels Tags copper, gold, silver

Solar Panel Charging Calculations of a Battery (Calculated)

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Solar panel calculators that calculate battery charging time can assist you in understanding production and consumption. You won’t be able to grasp the efficiency until you do the necessary calculations, and it won’t be able to offer you the power …

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Categories Battery Specifics For Solar Panels Tags calculations, charge, time

Solar Lights Without Batteries or Sun (Guide)

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Some solar-powered lights come as integrated units with a small solar panel to charge the internal battery in the light. If the battery in a solar panel light dies, can it be powered without a battery? Another question people often …

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Categories Products - Solar Panels Brands and Comparisons Tags battery, dc, light, solar light
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