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How Much Sun Does A Solar Panel Need?

The sunlight a solar panel needs depends on your panel's size and efficiency and how much power you want to generate. The more sun you have, the less you need to make up for it with panels. To determine

How Many Amps Does A Solar Panel Produce

Photons from the sun are used to produce DC electricity using solar cells. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. Current flows from a solar panel connected to an electric circuit.Most solar

How Hot Does A Solar Panel Get

Most people don't realize how hot solar panels can get, nor how much they lose power efficiency in hotter climates due to increased thermal losses.The truth is, when temperatures reach over 90°F, the

Who is Goal Zero?

If you are shopping for a portable power station or you’ve bought one in the past, you have most likely come across the name Goal Zero. It’s one of the biggest and best known brands in the solar

Who is EcoFlow?

EcoFlow makes some of the best and most advanced solar generators in the market. The brand is not as old as Jackery and Goal Zero, but it has gotten very popular in the few years it has been around. EcoFlow’s

8 Questions To Ask Your Solar Power Company Before Buying

Solar power has ever been valuable, and now it is more cost-effective and accessible than ever.You've done your research, determined that going solar is ideal for you, and you're ready to speak to solar

Appliance Energy Consumption Chart

Use the chart below to estimate the Average Daily Watts consumed by each appliance/device. To calculate the Average Daily Watts for a given appliance/device: Lookup the Estimated Energy

Who Is Jackery?

If you’ve ever bought a solar generator or you are currently shopping for one, you’ve most likely come across the name Jackery. Being one of the biggest solar generator brands, Jackery is

How Long Does the Bluetti EB150 Last?

Do you own a Bluetti EB150 solar generator or are you thinking about buying one and are wondering how long it lasts? You’ve come to the right place. In this post, we talk about the battery life

Bluetti AC200P & AC200MAX : Common Issues & Solutions

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The Bluetti AC200P and AC200MAX are some of the best solar generators in the market. They both have a 2kWh LiFePO4 battery that lasts a lot longer than the lithium-ion batteries in most solar

Power Bank Solar Chargers: Instructions and Troubleshooting

For such compact and often easy to use devices, power bank solar chargers can sometimes be frustrating. We’ve seen people complaining that the solar charging feature doesn't work or is too slow,

MPPT vs PWM Solar Charge Controllers – The Decision Is Clear

When you go shopping for a charge controller for your solar system, you’ll find two types: PWM and MPPT charge controllers. You might be tempted to pick a PWM controller because it’s cheaper,

What Can A 300 Watt Solar Generator Run?

A 300 watt solar generator is one of the smallest you can get. This range of generator is a good pick if you want a highly portable and affordable solar power station that can keep your electronic

Can a Solar Generator Power a Space Heater?

Space heaters gobble up a lot of power. The average residential space heater is rated at 1500W. You not only need a solar generator that can handle this power consumption, but also one that can

Can A Solar Generator be Used While Charging?

It’s not always possible nor desired to wait until a solar generator has fully recharged its battery bank before you can use it again. During a blackout or when you are outdoors, it can be inconvenient

Solar Power Inverters: Do I Need One?

If you are considering purchasing or installing a new solar power system, you may be wondering whether you really need that expensive inverter. The quick answer is: YES, you need it. A solar

Lithium-ion vs LiFePO4 Power Stations: Pros, Cons & Which One To Buy

Most solar power stations these days are powered by one of three types of lithium-ion batteries: lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC), or lithium iron phosphate

How Long Do Solar Generator Batteries Last? AGM vs. Li vs. LiFePO4

A solar generator only lasts as long as the battery inside it. That’s because the battery is the most expensive and important component of a solar generator. Once the battery dies, the other components

Solar Power Basics for Beginners: Volts, Amps, Watts, Watt-Hours, and More

Most of us understand what solar power is and how it generally works. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which is then transmitted to a battery or directly to a load (an appliance,

What Is A Solar Generator? Eliminating The Confusion

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A solar generator is a compact portable electric power station with a built-in battery bank that stores power generated by solar panels (or another source) and outputs that power on demand through integrated

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