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How to properly fuse a solar PV system

NOTE: If you are unsure about this area, consult an electrician. Proper use of fuses and breakers are important to maintain safety. The first thing to know is that fuses...

How to Configure a Battery Bank

When connecting multiple batteries together to create a larger battery bank, it is important to configure the bank so all batteries are charged and discharged as equally as possible. This...

Choosing the Right Wire Size

Choosing the right wire sizes in your PV system is important for both performance and safety reasons. If the wires are undersized, there will be a significant voltage drop in...

Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic Electric Power

Discovered in the 1880s, solar photovoltaic (PV) electric power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity. Modern PV cells are capable of converting up to 15% of the sun’s energy...

How Much Power will a Wind Turbine Produce

How much power will your wind turbine produce? In this article, we discuss the three factors that determine output from your wind turbine and talk about some simple design considerations...

Where to Place an Anemometer for Small WInd Dep...

Measuring wind speed accurately is critical to determine the true performance of your wind turbine. The placement of the anemometer is important so that it reflects the true wind speed...