For many people, laptops are indispensable for work, play, communications and every day activities. So this brings up the matter of what inverter size is required to power a laptop? Well the answer is not quite cut and dried since there are a lot of factors to consider. A 100W inverter can run a standard […]
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Automatic gate openers or GTOs are very convenient for obvious reasons, and if powered by the sun become very affordable too. Unlike appliances, a gate opener does not need a lot of solar panels to run, but the set up has to be correct. A 10W solar panel to run gate opener. Solar powered gate
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Portable solar generators or power stations are ideal for camping and outdoors, and they are light enough to carry. Even better is you can daisy chain solar generators to produce more power. If you are new to solar power, the steps given here are easy to follow. Two solar generators can be joined together by
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From pools, patios and gardens you are bound to see solar lights Be it for practical lighting or aesthetics they are a nice addition to any home. The question of whether solar lights can electrocute you will come up though, especially if you want to install them near a pool. The power generated by most
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In an off grid system, the inverter relies on a battery bank to run appliances. But does an inverter draw power even if there is no load? It is an important question especially if you are doing everything possible to save energy and dollars. An inverter will draw power even without a load. This is
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We know that PV modules convert sun energy into electricity, but is there any way to turn off solar panels? What if you want to clean the panels or there is an emergency and you need to shut the system down? Is it possible? Solar panels always generate electricity when exposed to light. But PV
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