How much of my house can I run on a battery–and for how long?
If you are researching a solar battery there’s one major question that you likely have: how much of your house can you power with a...
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Feb 14, 2022
Why the Texas electrical grid may still be in trouble
In February 2021, Texas residents lost power after the state’s electrical grid failed as the catastrophic Winter Storm Uri moved through...
Jan 29, 2022
Tesla Powerwall: how much of my house can I run on it–and for how long?
If you’re in the market for a Tesla Powerwall, or any solar battery, your biggest question is likely, “how much of my house can I run...
Jan 10, 2022
Texas electric retail providers: what does it mean to have a “deregulated electricity market?”
Texas experienced a series of devastating power outages in February 2021 that some are blaming on its instability caused by its...
Feb 19, 2021
Don’t snow on Texas: diving into the 2021 blackouts
Much has already been written about this week’s power outages in Texas, and the devastating impact they’ve had on the millions of people...
Dec 21, 2020
Solar panels and wind: are your panels made to last?
Weather events like hurricanes are accompanied by wind speeds up to 200 miles per hour, and tornadoes can bring even higher speeds that...
Dec 2, 2020
Solar panels, rain, and flooding: are your panels made to last?
Floods and heavy rains can knock out utility poles and other electrical infrastructure, often causing power outages for long periods of...
Nov 6, 2020
Backup generators vs. energy storage: do the math
More and more homeowners are looking for ways to improve the resilience of their home’s electricity systems. Historically, many people...
Feb 7, 2019
Black start: why it matters
The electrical grid is designed with redundancy in mind. In order to avoid any consumers losing power, and especially any prolonged drops...
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