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May 22nd 2016

So Many Uses: Solar Cabin Kits

Perhaps you’re the kind of nature lover that prefers watching the stars and breathing in the warm summer air as opposed to sleeping indoors in a tiny structure we like to call a ca…
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May 21st 2016

Memorial Day: Monday, May 30th

If you’re anything like me, you love 3-day weekends. When Friday rolls around, you feel a rush of exhilaration followed by an ultra relaxed afternoon, knowing that you’ll see your…
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May 2nd 2016

Handy Go-To Solar Products

We’ve all been trapped at a public event or even an airport where it is impossible to find an electrical outlet. If you are the outdoors-y type, you’ve likely found yourself in the…
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Apr 17th 2016

Support Renogy with IndieGoGo

If you’ve recently visited any of the Renogy websites, you’d know about an exciting new product that is set to launch later this year: the Lycan Powerbox. The Lycan is a solar powe…
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Jan 24th 2016

Hydropower: The Forgotten Renewable?

Growing up in northern Illinois, I remember taking class fieldtrips to historic farms, many of which lined the outer suburbs of Chicago. While each farm had its own unique charms,…
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Jan 9th 2016

Need to Know: Solar Tax Credits

So you may have made a 2015 new year’s resolution to install solar panels on your home or office. Between the hustle and bustle of kids, play dates, office fiascos and events, your…
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Aug 30th 2015

Make Your Home Eco Friendly Today

Going greener doesn’t have to be expensive, nor does it have to be time consuming. While solar panels are a great way to take that next step into greener living, there are many oth…
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Aug 16th 2015

Great Tools for Solar Panel Systems

Preparing to put together your first off-grid or on-grid system can seem especially daunting. Though we can’t build the system for you, we are standing by to help you select the pe…
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Jul 12th 2015

Solar Presence in Chile

Renogy is a global supplier of solar panels, mostly in the US, but also abroad. Though many customers recognize Renogy for selling panels under 100W, the Company also sells 240W, 2…
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Jun 27th 2015

My Fourth of July

Take some time this weekend to stop and ask yourself, what does the Fourth of July really stand for? American flags will sway in the summer wind during the day, and colorful firewo…
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Jun 21st 2015

Solar in Low Light Regions

It is no secret that many homeowners and businesses in the sunbelt are taking advantage of solar installation to lower their monthly costs. Where sunlight is abundant, solar panels…
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Jun 2nd 2015

Adding Solar to Your Plate

It isn’t everyday that you hear the words “solar” and “dinner” in the same sentence, particularly because solar panels have been traditionally employed in residential or permanent…
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May 30th 2015

A Greener Greenhouse

As mentioned before, the old adage that April showers bring May flowers is not true for many states across the US. Particularly, in the southwest, rain is especially scarce this ye…
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May 18th 2015

Solar Landscape and Urban Sprawl

Urban sprawl is an unavoidable consequence of population growth, especially in poor, urban areas in developing countries. In 1789, Reverend Thomas Malthus predicted that the human…
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May 3rd 2015

Green Laws, Greener Horizons

At the end of each year, people across the country make resolutions. For some, those resolutions involve weight loss, saving money, or becoming more charitable. Few, however, make…
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Apr 26th 2015

What is Geothermal Energy?

In today’s day and age, it may be easy to forget about some of the great renewable energy products on the market. After all, there are so many new options for both homes and commer…
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Apr 5th 2015

Solar Panels on Water

During our years of youth we were told to keep electrical appliances away from the water for fear of electric shock. It is a simple notion that water, not in its purest form, but w…
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Mar 15th 2015

Anchors Away: Renogy Boat Kits

Forget about a weekend downtown. Here at Renogy Solar, we love spending time on the water! It doesn’t matter where the water is- it could be a river, lake or ocean, a day away from…
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Mar 8th 2015

Invite Renogy on a Camping Trip

While it doesn’t get too cold here in Chino California, the same can hardly be said for the rest of the United States. With record snowfall, below average temperatures, and d…
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Feb 23rd 2015

Solar Energy in College Education

Solar panels weren’t nearly as popular 20 years ago as they are today, and maybe that is why most of us do not remember learning about them in school. Science classes seemed…
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Feb 16th 2015

Why Choose LED Light Bulbs?

In many regions of the US, the winter season consists of cold days, cloudy weather, and long, dark nights. Even if you live in an area that rarely gets cold, the days will still be…
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Feb 3rd 2015

Warm in the Winter- Cool in the Summer

All of the recent snowstorms in the Midwest and New England may have got you thinking about staying safe and warm during the long winter months. In many rural communities, people a…
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Jan 25th 2015

A Long-Winded Explanation

If you’ve gone on a cross-country drive, you’ve likely noticed the large white wind turbines among the fields of the Midwest and deserts of the southwest. According to the Wi…
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Jan 19th 2015

Progressive LA Boat Show- See You There!

Do you currently own a boat? Are you interested in learning more about boats and solar? If you’ve answered “yes” to either of those questions, then the Progressive LA Boat Show is…
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Jan 11th 2015

A Solar Investment: Multi-Family Homes

Perhaps you’ve added solar panels to your home, but have you thought about adding panels to an investment property or business? In recent years, the general public has become incre…
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Jan 9th 2015

New Year, New Resolutions. [Contest]

First and foremost, Happy New Year! We’re a tad belated, but we hope that you’ve all had a splendid holiday season. 2014 was a great year, not only for Renogy, but in terms of the…
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