A home already powered by residential solar may not seem like it needs to add portable solar panels to the mix. However, portable panels complement standard home solar arrays quite well. While residential solar provides the electricity needed to power homes, portable solar panels mobilize the scale of solar’s potential, prolonging the life of portable […]
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Why Emergency Prep Isn’t Just for Preppers: 7 Must-have Items
Emergency preparation often has a connection with the zealous prepper who hoards rolls of toilet paper and water to outlast the next zombie apocalypse. While having fuel, food and water for the next ten years is a stretch for most, the government does recommend storing at least three days of essentials for an emergency. An emergency […]
Solar-powered Generators: What to Look For
Solar-powered generators let consumers take the power of solar panels with them wherever they go. However, you should purchase one that matches your solar-specific needs, and that can get complicated. Portable Solar Generators for Camping For the camping fanatic, portability, weight and charging are determining factors. However, for those who camp with all their essentials […]
Solar Power As a Solution to U.S. Cyber Security Threats
The U.S. power grid contains over 120,000 miles of electrical wiring, a network spanning more than half the distance to the moon. The grid, as a critical component of the U.S. information infrastructure, has become increasingly susceptible to cyber attacks. To be clear, the U.S. grid itself has not grown less secure. The sophistication of […]
Steps to Surviving an NV Energy Power Outage or Natural Disaster
Having the basics on hand makes all the difference when electricity is no longer in the equation. Learn what essentials should be in your 72-hour kit and what role photovoltaics play in the equation. Emergency Preparedness Basics: 72-Hour Kits When the power goes out, it is typically only for a couple of hours. There […]
4 Reasons We All Need Battery Backup
Optimize your residential battery backup with solar backup power Since adding solar capabilities to homes has become increasingly affordable, more owners are attempting to give up the grid for good. Of course, the availability of sunlight varies from hour to hour, so many homes must still rely on the grid or a diesel generator for […]
Why Solar and Battery Backup Matter in Emergency Preparedness
How Solar Power Can Balance the Effects of Mother Nature in Natural Disasters If you’re banking on Reno not suffering from a natural disaster in the near future, you’ll have better statistical odds against the slot machines a few miles down U.S. 95 in Las Vegas. And, if you’re a Reno resident without rooftop solar, […]
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