Whether you’re looking for a home battery backup to store your solar energy storage system’s surplus electricity or you simply need a UL grid-tied solution to keep your home powered in the event of natural disasters or blackouts, there are a lot of details to sift through. The process of selecting a home battery backup system can seem quite onerous.  This short guide...

Many homes in this country are powered by supplemental energy systems such as solar. Most lease them, fewer own them, and perhaps even fewer yet have those systems connected to an off-grid solar battery system. For homes that remain on the grid, a battery energy storage system of this nature is not entirely imperative. For those that are off-grid, battery systems are. Here’s why...

Boat owners know that available space is always at a premium. From storage lockers to engine compartments, every square inch counts—and battery compartments are no exception. In many vessels, especially smaller boats, batteries end up in tight, enclosed areas with limited ventilation. That makes heat management and efficiency critical for long-term performance. This is where lithium...

Congrats on your new purchase of an LFP battery for your trolling motor. They are light, compact, easy to care for, and offer consistent power output through the life of the charge. In addition to this, they offer many other significant benefits over lead-acid trolling marine batteries. Nonetheless, both that new LFP battery and the trolling motor itself should be cared for properly...

Does your home have solar panels installed? If so, then you might want to take this opportunity to learn about solar battery banks, if you have not already done so. This article will shed some light on general information as well as answer the specific questions as to when one is necessary. What Is a Solar Battery Bank?  First things first, to keep things as simple as possible, a...

It’s no secret that lithium batteries of many different types are available to the modern market and that moreover they offer a significant number of advantages when compared to lead-acid batteries.  But did you know that when you upgrade to a lithium alternative like a LiFePO4 lithium battery as opposed to a lead-acid battery (such as for an RV, boat or golf cart) you...

For the longest time, lead-acid batteries have been the staple when it comes to deep cycle marine batteries, and not just for the main compartment, but as accessories to power trolling motors.  The truth is many boaters still use them, especially for this application. But the reasons that should be so are diminishing, and modern lithium batteries for trolling motors offer an...

Whether your trolling motor or your golf cart is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery (or you use lithium batteries for some other application) there are a few universal tactics you can apply to ensure that these batteries last longer and enjoy prolonged lifespans.  Though battery chemistry differs, proper lithium battery care is largely universal. Here are some top...

You may have heard it said that lithium batteries are inherently unsafe because if they are overcharged they can catch fire. You may have also heard it said that a certain type of lithium battery, a lithium iron phosphate battery, also known as an LiFePO4 or LFP battery, is safer. It sounds (as it should) that these statements are somewhat incompatible with each other. This short post will...

Power is something many of us take for granted until it suddenly disappears. Whether you’re living off-grid by choice or in a region where storms, earthquakes, or other natural events can disrupt electricity, having a reliable energy source makes a world of difference. That’s where a solar backup battery comes in. Reliable Power When the Grid Goes Down In areas vulnerable to natural...