Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

You may be wondering how many batteries you need for a 10kW solar system. The answer depends on how much power you want to generate and how much storage you need. For a system that makes 40 kWh of power per day, you will need at least a 28 kWh battery. For a system that … Read more

As someone who is looking to cut down on their energy consumption, you may be wondering how many batteries you need to run a refrigerator. This article will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about powering your fridge with batteries. You will need at least six AGM batteries totaling … Read more

How many car batteries do I need to power a house? This is a question that many people ask when they are looking for an alternative to traditional energy sources. The answer depends on a few factors, including the size of the home, the number of appliances and lights, and the average daily consumption of … Read more

You’ve been driving for years and never had to think about your car battery. But now, as you turn the key, you hear a sickening clicking noise. Your battery is dead. You’re stuck. And you have to figure out how to buy a new one. But how do you know how big your battery should … Read more

You may be wondering how long your AA batteries will last. You may be surprised to know that it depends on the load. For example, a 2,500 mAh AA alkaline battery could power a device that draws 250 mA of current for 10 hours. However, if the load draws 25 mA of current, the battery … Read more

If you are like me, you are always on the go and constantly using your phone. My phone is my life line to the outside world and I am constantly needing to charge it. I have had to ask myself “how many hours does a 3000mah battery last?” I did some research and found that … Read more

During a power outage, you want your sump pump to be able to last. Based on this article, you can expect a new, fully-charged battery to last 5-7 hours of continuous pumping and 1-3 days of non-continuous pumping. This will depend on the frequency of the pump running. So if you want your sump pump … Read more

If you’re anything like me, you’ve wondered how many joules are in your car battery. Am I right? Of course I am. You’re probably also wondering how this information can help you. Well, I’m here to tell you that it can help you a lot. By understanding how many joules are in your car battery, … Read more

I’m sure you’re wondering how many joules are in a AA battery. Well, I did some investigating and I found that a AA battery has about 10,000 Joules of stored energy. This information is based on a study done on February 13th, 2015. I’m sure you’re wondering why I’m telling you this information. Well, I’m … Read more

A car’s battery is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. Without a battery, a car cannot start. Batteries store energy that is used to start the car and to power the car’s lights. A battery is made up of cells that store chemical energy. This chemical energy is converted into electrical energy … Read more