The first article in this Gear Doctor series provides a better understanding of how an off-road power grid works. Start there ...

If you're the rare, hard core DIY soul that still feels up to the task, then good luck. Remember, safety first, and may you find the process rewarding. Pros and cons of DIY solar panels ...

Lay out your PV cells in a grid. You’re setting up “strings” of cells—a line of cells that will be wired together into one connected row. A typical panel layout is four strings of nine ...