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5 Things You Didn’t Know About EV Batteries

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by batteries. While combustion-engine vehicles have a battery as well, EVs have an eclectic motor that’s driven by a battery. You can’t drive an EV with a dead battery. While you might be familiar with …

An Introduction to Rail Mounts for Solar Panels

More and more homeowners are investing in solar panel installations. According to a study conducted by Pew Research, 8% of homeowners in the United States already have a solar panel installation, and a staggering 39% of all other homeowners are …

The Beginner’s Guide to Cable Glands

Have you heard of cable glands? They are commonly used to connect cables to electrical devices and equipment. Cables, of course, carry electricity or electrical signals. They are made of a conductive inner core through which electricity can easily travel. …

What Is Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPTT)?

When researching solar panel technologies, you may encounter Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPTT). All solar panels can generate electricity. By leveraging photovoltaic (PV) cells, they will convert sunlight into electricity. The efficiency at which solar panels perform this conversion, however, …

Electrical Cables and Electromagnetic Fields: What You Should Know

Electrical cables are used to power everything from homes and commercial buildings to computers and portable devices. Consisting of multiple conductors wrapped in insulation and a jacket, they are designed to carry electricity. Electricity can travel through the conductors to …

6 Facts About E-Scooter Charging

E-scooters have become a popular method of transportation. They are electric scooters that, like electric cars, are powered by a rechargeable battery. They don’t require gas, nor do they emit harmful exhaust gases into the atmosphere. E-scooters are clean, environmentally …

Crimping MC4 Connectors: What You Need to Know

Mc4 connectors are commonly used in solar panel installations. The successor to MC3 connectors, they are single-contact electrical connectors that feature a plug-and-socket design. If you’re planning to install solar panels for your home or business, you may want to …

Are Solar Panels Recyclable? Here’s What You Should Know

It’s no secret that solar panels produce clean energy. They don’t produce carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Consisting of cells made of a photovoltaic (PV) material, solar panels are able to convert sunlight into usable electricity. Before investing in …

6 Facts About Aluminum Wiring

Not all electrical wires are made of copper. While copper is a popular choice of conductor material, some wires contain aluminum, instead. They are used for the same purpose of providing a conductive pathway for electricity. Rather than a copper …