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Basic Information: System Grounding - It's the most asked question we get. Read all about it. Energy Primer - What you can do today to help reduce your electricity and gas bill even if you live on-grid.

Battery Information:   How do I keep my batteries alive for years? Maintaining Batteries - Useful information on how to keep your batteries in top condition from Trojan Battery.   Battery General Info - General Information on Batteries

Controller Information: Which controller is right for me?   What are charge controllers?   How do MPPT controllers work? Charge Controllers - What do they do, how do I choose one?

Disconnect Information:   Which Midnite Solar Disconnect goes with what inverter?

Inverter Information:   Which inverter do I need? Inverters/Chargers - What else do I need? How do they work?   What IS a sine wave? Sinewave vs. Modified Sinewave - What's the difference?   What size inverter do I need for my well pump?

Electricity Basics: Electricity Basics - Just one page with some simple terms you need to understand when talking about electricity Sinewave vs. Modified Sinewave - What's the difference? System Grounding - It's the most asked question we get. Read all about it.

Energy Management/Lowering Costs: How Can I Lower My Electricity Consumption? Power Consumption Table

Mount Information:   What do I need to know about solar panel mounts and trackers?

Rebate Information: California Energy Commission Rebate Instructions

RV Information:   Which Inverters and Solar Panels are best for RV and Marine Solar Powered Systems?

Solar Power Systems Information: Frequently Asked Questions - Just starting? Read a few answers to the most asked questions about solar, Solar System Sizing Worksheet - Based on your existing use of electricity, figure out how many panels your grid-intertied system will need to produce. Load Evaluation Worksheet - If you are building an off-grid home, this will help you estimate how much electricity you will need. Connecting to the Grid - A complete guide to issues involved in a grid connected solar system.   Power Consumption Table - Want to know how much power something uses? Many common items are covered here. Branch Circuit Wiring - If you are planning to connect a solar system to an existing home you MUST read this first. If you have questions be sure to call or email sales@wholesalesolar.com. Guide to Photovoltaic (PV) System Design and Installation - California Energy Commission Back-up Power Systems - See what you can do to be sure that your lights will stay on.   What kind of grounding and lightning protection do I need? System Grounding - It's the most asked question we get. Read all about it.

Solar Panel Information:   What are the different types of solar panels? Solar System Sizing Worksheet - Learn the basics of electricity and figure out how to size your system to meet all your needs. Solar Panels - How do they work, will they work when shaded, how do I set them up?   Solar Power Map - Click here to see the amount of usable solar power throughout different parts of the United States   Solar cost - Find out the true cost of solar... is going solar worth it?

Water Pump Information:   Water Pumping - Information about how solar energy can power your water pump Pump Sizing Questionnaire

Wind Power Systems Information:   Wind Energy Systems Information - All the Basic Information about Wind Energy Systems   Wind Speed Maps - Do you have enough average wind in your area to consider a Wind Generated Power System?-here is the answer.

Wiring Information:   What size wire do I need?

Catalog Downloads:   Kyocera Solar Catalog - One of our largest suppliers is Kyocera Solar. They offer an excellent catalog that can be viewed online. The prices shown in these catalogs are "list price". We can send you any item in either catalog at a price much lower than "list". Look them over and call us for the best price.   Sunwize Technologies Catalog - One of our largest suppliers is Sunwize Technologies. They offer an excellent catalog that can be viewed online. The prices shown in these catalogs are "list price". We can send you any item in either catalog at a price much lower than "list". Look them over and call us for the best price.

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