In the past, solar power generators, battery banks and the solar panels available at the consumer level weren’t nearly effective enough to meet the needs of campers and RV travelers who wanted to boondock off the grid. Though in recent years major improvements in photovoltaic cells and lithium-ion batteries have …
Even if you’d classify yourself as a ‘minimalist RVer’, you probably like to have full functionality of all your appliances. If you like to visit remote locations, however, that means relying solely on the generator and batteries in your RV to power those appliances. Most older RVs were equipped with …
Just a few years ago solar panels at the retail level were expensive and tended to underperform. It seemed that truly effective solar that could deliver a return on the investment could only be found in commercial solar panels. Today rapid advancements in photovoltaic technology and solar panel engineering have …
Today the solar power revolution has emerged at the consumer level. It’s become increasingly popular with campers, and especially RV travelers. Not only is it “Green” but modern solar panels are also efficient enough to reduce or sometimes eliminate an RV’s need for a traditional gasoline or diesel-powered generator. This …
Renewable energy alternatives are already popular for many new homes and green construction projects. For RV owners, installing a solar panel on your RV roof is a great way to reduce your energy costs and increase your ability to live off-the-grid. But can solar power really generate enough wattage to …
