Solar twine holds creaking Texas grid together
By Robert Cyran The Texas grid failure in 2021 left millions without power. So far, record demand hasn’t crashed it this summer. Regulatory actions such as forcing plants to run…
How to prepare for a power outage?
Power’s out, now what? You can make losing it much less of an inconvenience by being prepared. How to prepare for a power outage, according to a professional prepper Power’s…
Western US at risk for widespread blackouts through dog days of summer
Harsh weather, supply chain issues, capacity shortfalls combine to threaten blackouts across much of the West By Andrew Keiper | Fox News Across most of the western half of the U.S., electric…
A Texas meteorologist warned of power outages. Then the lights went out.
By Julian Mark During his 3 p.m. weather report on Wednesday, Travis Herzog, a meteorologist for KTRK in Houston, stood in front of a screen showing the astronomically high temperatures broiling…
ERCOT Asking Texans to Conserve Energy for Second Time This Week
BY RAEGAN SCHARFETTER AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - As extreme heat continues to drain power across Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a second conservation appeal for 2-9…
Which Household Appliances Use the Most Energy?
Spiking electricity bills are something we are all affected by. Domestic energy rates have risen substantially over the past decade, and it can often feel like they just keep getting…
Off-grid Essentials
Off-grid living is beginning to become a favorable concept amongst homeowners. In Australia alone, the number of homes in rural and urban areas that are completely off-the-grid are continuing to…
What Size Solar System Do I Need?
Once you’ve decided to invest in solar, there are a few things you’ll need to consider. One of the first and most important decisions will be what size system to…
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How to Maximize Your Solar Savings?
As solar power comes from the sun, it makes sense to maximize your energy consumption on the day when the sun shines. By default, Zanbur solar systems come with a…
How Do Solar Batteries Work?
Zanbur Energy always provides a battery storage system for all solar power systems. A solar battery is a battery that stores electricity from a solar PV system. The system’s panels…