So you want to install an inverter, but with all the features and complexity of today’s more sophisticated units, you’re hesitant to take the plunge? Or, perhaps you’ve had some problems with your ...

Make energy while the sun shines — that’s what we expect of a photovoltaic (PV) system (see Components of a PV System). So if the sun is out but the system isn’t producing to capacity, there’s a ...

I like to think I’m decent at troubleshooting, but a recent failure reminded me how important it can be to break recalcitrant problems into their constituent parts. No one will encounter this precise ...

Connectivity is more than a buzzword, said Katie Woodling, head of product management for air conditioning, North America, at Bosch. “As the technology for inverter boards becomes more and more ...

Inverter generators generally cost more than regular portable generators, but as a group, they perform better in almost every way. Their compact size and low noise level make them versatile enough for ...

Should you buy an inverter generator? It all depends on how you plan to use it and, ultimately, your willingness to pay more for better performance. As with a traditional portable generator, an ...