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What is a solar charge controller and why are they important?

Everything you need to know about solar charge controllers, including what they are and the best ones on the market.

Written by Ben Zientara

What is a solar charge controller and why are they important?
What in the world are flow batteries?

An overview of flow batteries, including their applications, industry outlook, and comparisons to lithium-ion technology for clean energy storage.

Written by Dan Hahn

What in the world are flow batteries?
The best uses for nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries

Are Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries the best fit for home solar? We answer this question while explaining this type of battery application and how it works.

Written by Dan Hahn

The best uses for nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries
What are the best off-grid solar systems to buy?

A buyer's guide for off-grid solar systems for every purpose: RVs, camping, cabins, sheds, and homes of every kind.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What are the best off-grid solar systems to buy?
Should you choose a lead acid battery for solar storage?

Are lead acid batteries right for you? They may be an old technology, but the design still works well. Deep cycle lead acid batteries are a great way to store solar energy.

Written by Ben Zientara

Should you choose a lead acid battery for solar storage?
What are the different types of solar batteries?

We explain the different types of solar batteries, including lead acid, lithium ion, nickel cadmium, and flow.

Written by Catherine Lane

What are the different types of solar batteries?
What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?

The most recent updates regarding California's SGIP program - the largest solar battery incentive program in the U.S.

Written by Catherine Lane

What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?
Explained: lithium-ion solar batteries for home energy storage

Find out why lithium-ion solar batteries are popular for home solar storage. We reveal popular brands, their costs, and pros and cons.

Written by Catherine Lane

Explained: lithium-ion solar batteries for home energy storage