Renewable energy systems typically depend on the sun or wind for power. Without the right amount of power being stored or produced during cloudy or still days, you can run into serious problems. Here are some tips on how you can reduce your off-grid electrical demands when the sun just won't shine.

Going off-grid used to mean making compromises. But a new technology -- the microgrid -- marries the best of grid-tied and off-grid systems and saves money.

Your battery's performance and life span can be affected by a number of factors. Following best practices for battery maintenance and avoiding bad habits can ensure a long and useful life for a battery. Battery DOD has a greater impact on a battery than you may think. Here's what you need to know about battery depth of discharge:

Marketing brochures and sales pitches can only tell us so much about a solar energy system company. But a few simple questions can eliminate costly mistakes – and help you discover which battery companies are worth trusting your business to.

In the mid-2000s, only 1 in 10 Afghans had electricity. And Central Afghanistan’s Bamyan province was left with a crippled infrastructure that couldn’t even power schools and hospitals. Now, there’s hope: the 1MW Bamyan Renewable Energy Project (BREP), Central Asia’s largest off-grid power system utilizing renewable energy batteries.

How are long-lasting batteries made? Join Solar Builder for a full factory tour, from raw material processing to battery assembly and shipping.

Maintenance requirements vary by battery technology and may include cleaning battery terminals, checking and adjusting fluid levels, checking cell voltage, and equalizing batteries. Your battery manufacturer will share their recommendations. And with a few simple steps, you can avoid costly battery failures and technician visits -- and make maintenance easy, simple, and fun.

In snow-prone areas of the country, avid golfers dread the snap of cold that comes later in the year. For those of us who are unable to enjoy year-round golfing, it’s important to take steps to make sure that all of our golfing equipment is ready for the first clear day in the spring -- and that includes golf cars. Winterizing your electric golf car for the off-season is critical to prevent ...

When factories move their business overseas it hurts not only the families that depended on that job, but also the community as whole. At Crown Battery, we’ve brought jobs to the United States for more than a decade, and we proudly manufacture all our lead batteries here in Fremont, OH, USA. Read how you, and our team, benefit from Made in USA quality.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of a high electric bill... -- or if you’ve dreamed of living big off the grid -- ... then this case study will arm you with some of the secrets to making net-zero living work.