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 …
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 …
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 …
The inverter is one of the most important components of a home or portable solar power system. Solar panels produce DC electricity, but you need an inverter to convert DC power into 120/220 volt AC electricity, Only after conversion can home appliances and other devices use it. If you have a 1000 watt solar array, …
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 …
Solar power is no longer just for homes and campers. Nowadays portable solar chargers make it easy to recharge mobile devices on the go. No electricity? No problem, just get out in the sun, plug in your phone and watch the battery level go up. But what if you wanted to make a solar USB …