Have you heard of underground feeder cable? It’s used in a wide variety of residential and commercial electrical applications. Like all cables, it consists of multiple conductors. Underground feeder cable, however, can be installed underground. For a better understanding of …

Duke Energy, one of the nation’s largest energy holding companies, is asking residential, small/medium business, and income-qualified customers in Florida to sign up for Clean Energy Connection, the company’s new community solar initiative. Customers that subscribe to the service will …

If you’re planning to install solar panels, you may need to use a solar charge controller. It’s an important part of most solar panel installations. Whether monocrystalline, polycrystalline or even thin film, most solar panel installations require a solar charge …

As part of its FlexPOWER BundleSM effort, CPS Energy, the nation’s biggest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility, has secured an agreement with Consolidated Edison Development for a 300-MW solar project in Goliad County, Texas. San Antonio’s national Top …

Do you need to regularly connect and disconnect two or more wires? If so, you may want to use quick wire disconnects. They are available in male and female styles. You can install a male quick wire disconnect on the …

Shared solar programs have become increasingly common in recent years. They offer many of the same benefits as traditional solar panel installations, such as a reduced dependency on utility power and lower energy expenses. By participating in a shared solar …

T-tap wire connectors are commonly used to tap into wires. They are characterized by their T-shaped design. Also known as T-splice connectors, they feature three points of entry for wires. You can install a T-tap wire connector in a wire, …

This is a common question asked by first-time electric vehicle (EV) owners. It’s no secret that electricity and water don’t mix. Charging an EV means you’ll have to connect it to a plug. Electricity will travel from the source – …

Electrical connectors aren’t immune to failure. Over time, they can sustain wear and tear. Fretting, for instance, is a common cause of connector failure. Nearly all connectors that are exposed to motion will experience at least some degree of fretting. …