I’ve recently moved and now have propane gas. I couldn’t be happier about it. Why? Because it is a stand-alone energy system that will provide me with heat, hot water, cooking, and whatever else I adapt to it. While it’s not my only energy source, it augments the others – and there is a certain…

square area = 44 miles per side This amazing map illustrates the total area of solar panels that would be needed to fulfill the electricity demands of the United States. Here are the facts that I used, and the caveats to the map illustration…

In a SHTF collapse where the electrical power grid is down, when your flashlight batteries die, will you be left in the dark? If you plan ahead of time, you can still use some of our modern technology after the lights go out. Here are the best flashlights and batteries for a blackout…

A simple understanding of VOLTs as one of the essential basic electricity measurements is helpful while designing a solar power system.

This is a basic description of amps and amp-hours as it relates to solar power systems and batteries.