Wouldn’t it be great to spend days hiking wild trails, the hills or go cycling in nature? Sure does, but can you really leave your phone or GPS behind? For most of us the answer is no, as there could be an emergency and we need to call for help. And with portable solar chargers […]
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Solar panels and batteries work hand in hand. The solar panel converts the sun’s rays into electricity and the battery stores this electricity for use by appliances and gadgets. For this to work, the two components must be compatible. So it’s no surprise a common question is “what solar panel size to charge a 12V
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Portable solar panels are everywhere these days, and proponents swear by them. But can you really use these with your favorite gadgets and essential appliances? Just what can these solar panels do and what can you expect from their performance? Generally, the higher the wattage (and with the optimum conditions), the more powerful a portable
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Solar panel sizes are measured in two ways: watt output and physical dimensions. Physical dimensions refer to the height, length and width of the solar array. The wattage refers to how much power the panel can produce. Regular solar panels come in 60 cell panels or 72 cell panels. Each cell is 6 x 6
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The only thing worse than a low battery indicator on your phone is not being able to recharge it. if you use a regular charger and there’s no electric power outlet, you can’t do anything. But with a portable solar phone charger, you can charge your phone and other devices using the power of the
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Is your solar panel no longer as efficient as before? Before calling for customer service, check if the cells are covered with dirt, bird droppings, leaves or grime. Often it just takes a good, thorough cleaning to get the system running again. While solar power systems are low maintenance, don’t neglect them either. Dip a
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