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How is Solar Stored at Home?

  Solar energy is the least expensive form of electricity in human history. It’s clean and efficient. And contrary to what you may have heard, it’s incredibly reliable - as long as the sun exists, solar will continue to be an excellent way of creating electricity.  So why isn’t solar everywhere? It’s hard to store. That’s the main problem with solar energy. The batteries that are currently available can certainly store some electricity - a lot, even - but they can’t store it for very long. That means you can’t rely on solar batteries to carry you through the winter in northern climates. Fortunately, there are other ways of taking advantage of solar power. We’re going to discuss storing solar...

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Can Solar Panels Charge EV’s?

  The global commitment to reduce carbon emissions has increased the sale of electric cars and the adoption of renewable energy. With the US government planning to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035, the transport industry must reduce its share of carbon emissions as it contributes a third of America’s carbon emissions. Many people are also embracing solar energy for charging electric vehicles since charging stations for electric vehicles are not as widespread as public gas stations. Using electricity can be costly since electric cars use a considerable amount of energy. In addition, since electricity comes mostly from fossil fuels, it increases your carbon footprint. That is why using solar panels to charge your vehicle is an eco-friendly solution that...

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Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review: Complete Product Guide

In the heat of the summer, the Zero Breeze Mark 2 makes it possible to cool down anywhere life takes you with completely portable air conditioning. As one of the newest and most exciting products in our shop, we have decided to break down the features and benefits of this handy device in a complete Zero Breeze Mark 2 review.  Solar-us-shop is an environmentally minded retailer of small, energy-related consumer products. Below, we will outline the specifics, pros, and cons of the Zero Breeze Mark 2 to help our readers determine whether or not the product is right for them.   Our Quick Assessment To save you some time and energy, we will get straight to the point: this product is great for those...

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