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Sol-Ark’s lineup of proven reliable hybrid inverters is welcoming a new addition to the family: the SA-Limitless-15k. The solar power manufacturer introduced its latest inverter model at InterSolar 2022 in Long Beach, California. What should you know about the Sol-Ark Limitless-15k hybrid inverter? Keep reading to find out and decide if it’s the inverter you need for your solar power system.

From solar panels to inverters and more, a solar power system has several types of essential equipment required to make it operate. But is a charge controller one of those essential pieces of the system, or is it optional? Here's what you should know to determine if your system requires a charge controller:

Victron Energy is a leading producer of solar equipment, including two popular types of MPPT charge controllers. Both the Victron BlueSolar and SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers have a variety of sizes and features to choose from, and they have a lot in common. But there is one major difference that solar users should be aware of when choosing between these two products. Keep reading to learn what it is and how it impacts your solar power system.

Many people have turned to off-grid solar power as a way to become less reliant on grid-supplied power and separate themselves from the ever-rising costs of electricity. But when you’re completely dependent on your own energy production to power your home, you must plan for your current needs and potential future needs. Keep reading to learn more about how to future-proof your off-grid battery bank with proper planning and the use of Simpliphi off-grid batteries.

Using a solar power system of any kind offers numerous benefits to the user, but using a solar generator alongside your solar power system can further increase those benefits and allow you to get more out of your solar power system as a whole. When used with a hybrid system, a solar generator gives you more opportunities to step away from traditional power sources and become more energy independent. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of using a solar generator with a hybrid solar power system, such as a Sol-Ark 12k hybrid inverter.

The market for solar power storage has significantly expanded in the last several years. This is good news for consumers, as it increases competition and drives down the cost of building a solar battery bank. However, it does mean that you have a lot more products to sift through when choosing your equipment. In this article, we’ll introduce you to Fortress Power and their lineup of solar storage products, as well as give you an idea of the possible benefits you can reap from using a Fortress battery bank.

Fuel costs are constantly rising. While this is a struggle for everyone who drives a car (which is the majority of people in the US), it’s a particular financial burden for business owners that rely on a fleet of cars to get their business done. When your employees are driving to and from work sites daily, you burn through fuel quickly. And when you have several cars, trucks, and/or vans in your fleet, those costs rise quickly. What can you do to decrease your fleet fuel costs? Keep reading to get tips, including driving tips and green upgrades, like adding solar to your vehicles with a Samlex evo-2212.

There’s a lot of different equipment involved in building a solar power system. Among those pieces of equipment are inverters, chargers, and inverter/chargers. If those names confuse you at all, you’re not alone. What are the differences between these options, and how do you know which one will work right for you? Keep reading to learn more about the similarities and differences between a Cotek inverter, battery charger, and inverter/charger combo.

The majority of new solar projects are being added to grid-tied residential homes. So, if your home has solar power and is backed up by the city grid, do you really need battery storage too? While solar batteries may not be essential to your system’s operation, they can still offer many benefits. Here are just a few of them:

Sol-Ark is a leading manufacturer of solar power inverters. Two of those inverters are the Sol-Ark 8k and 12k. If you were to look at these inverters side by side, you'd immediately recognize how similar they are. That's because the 12k was developed in response to requests for "an 8k, but with more power," Sol-Ark delivered exactly that. Keep reading to learn more about these two inverters, what they have in common, and what things changed with the development of the 12k.