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Is going off-grid worth it?How to use solar kits to go off-grid at home or in your RV Years ago when people imagined going solar, they may have envisioned a hermit living in the desert with a solar ar…

Is DIY solar worth it?Should I install a solar project on my own? As solar becomes increasingly popular amongst homeowners and travelers, many often wonder if they can go the DIY route and build a…

Do I need deep cycle batteries for my solar installation?What to consider when selecting a solar storage solutionSo you’re excited about solar and have finally selected your solar panel kit. If you…

What’s it gonna be this winter? The desert? The beach? Are you staying put in a northern climate? Or, some mixture of all three? Where you plan to store, or even travel, during the winter ca…

What to consider about solar, from solar panel kits to portable solar panelsSolar energy has never been more popular, and it’s for good reason. With rising energy costs and decreasing solar technology…

Are portable solar panel systems worth it? Going solar without roof mounted solar, from flexible solar panels to solar generators Those that live a mobile lifestyle know they have to be…

A gift is a token of our love, a symbol that we remember someone special in our lives. It’s a wonderful intention, but do those intentions just end up in a donation pile after a few years of collec…

Stay comfortable on the wide, open road with solar on your RVWhether you’re a weekend road warrior, boondocker, or motorhome dweller that likes to stay put for extended periods of time, adding solar p…

Key components of a motorhome solar installation and what it costsIf you live on the road and travel in an RV, you may have considered adding solar panels to your motorhome at one point or another. Al…

Have you ever wanted to go car camping but wanted to stay away from crowded campsites? Or is renting or buying an RV out of the question? The following is an introduction to car camping with a twist!&…

Solar Panels vs. Gas Generators: Two Champions Go Head-to-HeadIs it David vs. Goliath? The tortoise vs. the hare? Or the champion weightlifter vs. the marathon runner? Each analogy fits because any…

As Halloween draws closer, there’s one thing we’re more afraid of than ghouls and goblins - and that’s dead batteries! Whether you’re storing a battery for just a few days or for a longer term, trickl…

What Maintenance Can you Expect with your Solar Powered System?Whether you dove head first into a full DIY solar install or hired a professional solar contractor, keeping your solar components runni…

Los Angeles, California – Fall 2019 – Renogy, the source for innovative solar and portable renewable energy solutions, has teamed up with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authorit…

When we started our solar adventure in the summer of 2012, the size, variety, and convenience of solar panel products were nowhere near today’s offerings. Without the help of a close friend from&nb…

What does “solar ready” actually mean?Not much, to be honest. The new RV you’ve had your eye on comes with a sticker advertising that it is ready to connect to a solar panel. While this is a great…

Every off-grid solar power system has 4 major components. The first two, solar panels and batteries, seem obvious -- one collects energy, the other stores it. But charge controllers and inverters…

As full-time campers who have spent the last 7 years moving around the country, staying in countless campgrounds, we’ve seen many families and groups spend a lot of energy just trying to charge the…

When it comes to choosing a remote monitoring system for your solar setup, Renogy offers two convenient ways to stay connected. Even when it's down to just two options it can still be difficult debati…

In our tiny, off-grid, rolling home, our basic solar power system is more than adequate to keep all of our personal electronics, laptops, and camera batteries charged up. But what about adventures th…