Charging & Power Archive

Outdoor wireless remote outlets can be put to a lot of good purposes. You might hook them up to seasonal holiday lighting. They might be used for controlling sprinkler systems or humidifiers. And once they’re setup, you can save a lot of time and energy while micromanaging your outlets. But before you can get there, you will need to understand a few things about how …

These days, millions of people are installing solar panels on their property. This can be for any number of reasons. For one thing, there’s the obvious benefit to the environment, and the warm, fuzzy feeling of lowering your carbon footprint. For another thing, you can save money on your monthly power bill, and potentially pay nothing. In the past, solar panels could take 25 years …

Home solar arrays have made a lot of advancements in recent years. No longer do you have to be rich, or take out a second mortgage, in order to install one. Just about anyone can install a solar power system, and many people are taking advantage. Most people know that a solar system requires battery backups. This is necessary to supply a steady current. Otherwise, …

Motion sensors can be a lifesaver. They don’t leave you stumbling in the darkness, trying to find a light switch. They don’t even require you know where the switch is located. And not having to touch a light switch has implications for the spread of germs. Depending on if you’re thinking about a home installation or a commercial installation, some of these benefits mean more …

Solar panels used to be an expensive investment, used for off-grid cabins or other applications where on-grid power wasn’t available. But nowadays, solar panels can be used to power everything from floodlights to security cameras. They’re now so affordable that just about anybody can get in the game. Even better, several states also give you a tax deduction on your solar panel purchase. There are …