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12/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

What you need to know about using batteries with solar panels

Things aren’t as simple as getting electric storage devices and solar panels, hooking them up together, and calling it a day. Fortunately, a Ready Nutrition article covered the basics of getting the most use and longevity out of your solar-powered batteries. Perhaps the most important characteristic of a battery is its depth of discharge (DoD). […]

11/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Inexpensive battery alternatives when going off grid

Thinking of getting a home-scale battery to help power your homestead or survival shelter even after the grid goes down for good? An article in Survivopedia provides the lowdown on the types of energy storage systems you might be previewing for purchase this Black Friday. The big, pre-fabricated batteries are a big no-no for off-grid. […]

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