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What is a Solar Charge Controller? Do I need one?
What is a Solar Charge Controller? Do I need one? In a solar system setup, the solar charge controller plays a crucial role in managing the flow of electricity between the solar panels and the ...
How to Calculate Your Energy Usage for Going Solar
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...
Can I charge my lithium-ion battery with solar panels?
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 ...
Why Jehu recommends using LiFePO4 batteries
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...
The Curious Case of Jehu's Sleeping Scooter Batteries - How To Wake Them Up
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.
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