Are plants more efficient at converting sunlight to energy than solar panels? It is an interesting question. It is also a little of comparing apples to oranges. Still, in terms of straight efficiency, plants are far less efficient at converting …
Should you go with a solar panel or a dynamo hub to charge accessories or batteries for lights on your bike? There is a lot of debate about which is better, a solar panel vs. a dynamo hub. One thing …
Is a wind turbine or solar power better to energize your boat? Both produce power, but which is the best option for your boat? Inside, we explore each of these green energy power sources and apply what we know to …
You may have seen a solar panel on top of a roof before, but did you know that there are other ways to install them? Some people want to make sure they blend in with the rest of their home’s …
The VOC is the Open Circuit Voltage – is your solar panel or a solar array is producing too many volts? If so, there is a simple way to reduce the number of volts that a solar panel sends down …
If you are hoping to use a solar panel to power a fan, then the good news is that it can be done. There are, however, some issues that crop up, and how successful this project is, depends on a …
If you are curious why your solar panel-rated power output is different from what your solar panel produces, you are not alone. Many people think that their solar panels are defective, but there are some excellent reasons why they are …
Jayco manufactures a range of camping trailers, caravans, and RVs, but the Swan, in particular, is a camping trailer with a pop-up roof. This configuration can make it a little tricky when fitting a solar panel to your Jayco Swan. …
Some solar-powered lights come as an integrated unit 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 …
Since we cannot run out of oil, and we need it for things other than producing electricity, the question of how much solar energy we get from a barrel of oil is interesting. First off, this assumes that you use …
