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Solar panel installations require an inverter to convert direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. Homes and commercial buildings use AC electricity. When solar panels are exposed to sunlight, they generate DC electricity. An inverter, however, will convert …

Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), EVs and hybrids accounted for 10% of all light-duty vehicle sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 — and there aren’t any signs of them …

If you’re planning to install solar panels, you should follow some tips to extend their life. Solar panels don’t last forever. Some of them will lose about 0.5% to 0.8% of their output per year. Eventually, solar panels may fail …

Coaxial cables are used extensively in telecommunications applications. Originating in the mid-1800s, they support high-frequency electrical signals. Coaxial cables are used for radio feedlines, local area networks (LANs), stereo systems, cable television and more. Coaxial cables, of course, require the …

Electrical connectors often require a specific orientation. There are female connectors, and there are male connectors. You can typically connect male connectors to female connectors of the same type. To protect against accidental damage, though, many electrical connectors are keyed. …

Strain reliefs offer a simple and effective way to protect electrical cables from stress-related damage. Electrical cables are often exposed to stress. The base of an electrical cable — the end where it connects to electrical equipment — may succumb …

When connecting two or more pieces of copper wire, you may want to use a split bolt connector. Split bolt connectors are a popular choice for copper wire. They don’t require any special tools. As long as the ends of …

It’s a common misconception that solar panels are made entirely of a photovoltaic material. While they are made mostly of a photovoltaic material like silicon or gallium, they typically contain glass as well. Most solar panels feature a layer of …

Whether you currently own an electric vehicle (EV) or if you’re planning to buy one in the near future, you should familiarize yourself with the different charging algorithms. EVs have become more advanced in recent years. According to the U.S. …