From Transport Evolved.
Disclaimer: While this video is NOT sponsored, Calpha solar provided us with seven solar panels and a solar power inverter to allow us to carry out this long-term evaluation.
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We’ve been operating solar panels at the Transport Evolved headquarters for many years, but given our massive electricity bill, we’re always on the lookout to find new ways of harnessing the power of the sun. So when a company called Calpha reached out and asked if we’d like to review its solar panels and solar inverter capable of both grid-tied and off-grid operation, we had to say yes.
Here’s our unboxing of the panels and inverter – as well as a brief explanation of what we hope will be next.
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00:00 – Introudction
01:35 – Calpha and its lineup
02:35 – Disclaimer
04:11 – Solar Panels
08:15 – Our tentative plans
09:43 – The Inverter
11:59 – Inverter – in-depth look
12:41 – Connectors
18:55 – A note about pricing
23:03 – Thanks and Goodbye!
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Links:
Calpha Solar (non-affiliated link): https://www.calpha.com
Watch our previous solar panel videos here: https://youtu.be/8XK8u3UHy8s
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Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
© Transport Evolved LLC, 2024
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