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13Mar 2019

Recommendations for prolonging the life of UPS battery

March 13, 2019 Article

The forecasted lifespan of the valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) UPS battery in Prostar is 3 to 5 years under recommended conditions; however, this life expectancy will fluctuate greatly depending on the following factors.  Being proactive and aware of these characteristics and conditions will ensure you maximize the life expectancy of your battery and are prepared for […]

13Mar 2019

Temperature effects on battery capacity and service life

March 13, 2019 Article

As we know, all chemical reactions are affected by temperature, and a battery relies on chemical reaction to generate power. One can easily infer that temperature does affect power of a battery. The optimum functioning of a battery is at room temperature. A slight deviation in temperature can cause changes in capacity and service life. […]

02Mar 2019

Battery Bank Options and Wiring Solar Batteries from 6v to 12v vs 24v

March 2, 2019 Article
battery bank

The battery bank is one of the most complicated and costly components of any off-grid power system. Lead acid batteries represent a tried and true technology that has been around for years. Flooded lead acid batteries have the lowest upfront cost, but the tradeoff comes in the form of maintenance — every month you’ll need […]

01Mar 2019

The difference between stationary batteries and engine starting batteries

March 1, 2019 Article
Batteries

Not all batteries are made equal.  Have you ever wondered why there are different battery sizes and ratings? Did you know every battery type serves a specific functionality? The two main battery types are stationary batteries and “starting” batteries. It is very important that you find the correct battery for your particular application, as the wrong […]

18Oct 2018

What are advantages and disadvantages of solar power

October 18, 2018 Article

What are advantages and disadvantages of solar power We’re huge advocates for solar energy, but we recognize it isn’t the right solution for everyone. While solar is sustainable and ultimately cheaper than utility power in the long run, it also requires a significant up-front investment and doesn’t work for every property / roof type. The […]

09Oct 2018

What is kilowatt hour

October 9, 2018 Article
kilowatt hour

WHAT IS A KILOWATT HOUR? Kilowatt hour measures energy usage and production. If you’re thinking about going solar (or just want some advice on how to reduce your energy consumption), you’ve probably come across the term kilowatt-hours. But exactly what is a kilowatt hour? And why do we need to know how many we use […]

20Sep 2018

Using Inverter for Emergency Home Backup Power

September 20, 2018 Article
Home Backup Power Inverter

Using an Inverter for Emergency Home Backup Power Using an inverter for emergency backup power is by far the most common use. The Hurricane season is here for those of you in the east and down south. I hope that this blog will help all of you to be more prepared in the likely event […]

20Jul 2018

The advantages of grid tied solar system

July 20, 2018 Article

Grid-tied, on-grid, utility-interactive, grid intertie and grid backfeeding are all terms used to describe the same concept – a solar system that is connected to the utility power grid. Read more about advantages of grid tied solar system Advantages of grid tied solar system 1. Save more money with net metering A grid-connection will allow […]

20Jul 2018

PV Junction Box: purpose and connection

July 20, 2018 Article

A photovoltaic (PV)  junction box is an important part of the solar panels. The junction box is an enclosure on the module where the PV strings are electrically connected. The majority of junction box manufacturers are nowadays based in China. How is the junction box connected to the solar panel? A PV junction box is attached to […]