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Hi I'm Harris the spgenie! As an engineer, I found myself doing tons of research about solar power, the types of panels, how to store the energy and the best way to finance the project. I thought I'd start this blog to share my findings. I hope you find this useful.

A few months ago, I installed these outdoor solar lights on my home. Of late, the lights stay on for hardly three hours after sunset. So, I was thinking of replacing the solar light batteries instead of the entire lighting units. Can you replace the batteries in solar lights? Yes, you can replace the batteries …

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Solar batteries drain a lot faster these days as more and more people using them to go off-grid are attempting to run complicated energy networks on them. Many people just getting into solar energy for the first time also do not understand the science and chemistry behind this relatively new technology, and poor maintenance habits and …

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As more and more people are switching to renewable sources of energy, many questions are arising as to renewable energy’s advantages and limits. Solar lights, for example, are a common gray area when it comes to their restrictions. Solar lights are known primarily for outdoor use, which raises the question, can you use solar lights …

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Solar powered lights are a great environmentally friendly invention that allow you to power your home with a much smaller carbon footprint. As solar powered lights become more and more popular, questions about their durability are arising. One of the most common questions is can solar powered lights get wet? Solar powered lights will be …

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Solar lights are a reliable and environmentally friendly way to produce electricity. Like any electronic device, eventually their rechargeable batteries must be changed, leaving the ultimate question: Are regular batteries Okay for solar lights? The quick answer is no; however, for very short periods of time (a week at most), alkaline batteries can be used …

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Today, solar energy is growing more popular than ever. It’s no surprise as to why; this renewable energy source is relatively easy to get and users can save thousands of dollars on electric costs. That said, if you’re a solar panel owner or looking to use solar panels, you may have some questions. Should solar …

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Solar lights are simple, easy to use, and relatively inexpensive to buy. It’s no wonder so many people have chosen to light and decorate their home areas with them. Even though solar lights are easy to use, sometimes the logistics of them can get confusing. Should solar light switch be on or off? If you’ve …

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Solar panels are starting to show up everywhere, and that’s great! More solar panels means more solar panel owners, and many new or novice solar panel owners have important questions about using their solar panels safely and effectively. In this article, we’ll discuss one of those important questions. Can you mount solar panels upside down? …

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