How to calculate your energy usage for going solar. There are plenty of advantages for building your own DIY solar system. Maybe you want energy independence, or to reduce your electric bills, or maybe you want to protect yourself from rising energy costs, maybe you'd like to make extra money doing "net metering", or maybe you just like the environmentally friendly aspects of solar power. Want it for your home, RV, off-grid cabin, remote site, or commercial space / workshop? Wherever you need it and whatever your motivation is,others have made their own DIY solar systems and so can you! Here's a helpful guide to help you figure it out how to calculate your energy usage for going solar...
The more you know about working with lithium ion batteries, the better. One important thing to know about your battery is it's discharge rate. Calculating the discharge rate of a lithium-ion battery is useful for several reasons: Battery life: The discharge rate can affect the battery's lifespan. Discharging a battery at a high rate can generate heat and reduce the battery's capacity and lifespan, while discharging at a low rate can improve the battery's lifespan but may not provide enough power for certain applications. By calculating the discharge rate, you can choose the appropriate discharge rate for your specific application...
Yup, you can charge your lithium-ion battery using solar panels. This is especially for off-grid applications and for use in remote locations where grid power is unreliable or simply not available. To charge a lithium-ion battery using solar panels, you will need a ...
LiFePO4 batteries have been around for a long time, but only recently have become cost-effective and accessible for DIY applications. One major advantage that LiFePO4 has over lithium-ion chemistries is its thermal and chemical stability, which means improved battery safety. Here's a list of why Jehu Garcia recommends using LiFePO4 batteries...
It's a tale full of hope, lessons, struggles, and breakthroughs! Jehu has made videos about how to do it, here's a step-by-step guide to awakening the scooter batteries BMS with a digital key.