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(3) --- [![SanTan Logos 1-01](https://blog.santansolar.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SanTan%20Logos%201-01.png?width=100&height=100&name=SanTan%20Logos%201-01.png "SanTan Logos 1-01")](http://santansolar.com) Open main menu Close main menu - [Shop](https://www.santansolar.com) - [Learn](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing) - [Affiliate Program](https://www.santansolar.com/affiliate-program) - [About Us](https://www.santansolar.com/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.santansolar.com/contact-us) # Blogs Select Category Blog Post Posts by: ## SanTan Solar ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/DELTA-Pro1-scaled-1.jpeg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [Preparing for Emergencies with the EcoFlow Delta Pro](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/emergency-preparedness-ecoflow-delta-pro) Jul 31, 2023 12:34:07 PM [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/emergency-preparedness-ecoflow-delta-pro) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/IMG_8630.jpeg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [The EcoFlow Delta Pro - Overview](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/ecoflow-delta-pro) Jun 30, 2023 1:02:35 PM ###### The EcoFlow Delta Pro is a solar power generator designed to provide reliable and sustainable power for various applications including outdoor adventures, emergency backup power, and off-grid living. [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/ecoflow-delta-pro) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/20230117_094133.jpg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [The Basics of Off-Grid Inverters](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/off-grid-inverters) May 31, 2023 8:34:10 AM ###### An off-grid solar power inverter is designed specifically for use in off-grid solar systems. Unlike grid-tied systems. off-grid systems are not connected to the utility grid and operate independently, often in remote locations or areas without access to reliable electricity.  [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/off-grid-inverters) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/IMG_7972.jpeg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [Getting Started with Solar Charge Controllers: A Beginner's Guide](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/charge-controllers) Apr 28, 2023 9:48:50 AM ###### Charge controllers are essential to your solar power system. You have to take into consideration whether you're using a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) or an MPPT controller. At SanTan Solar, we carry MPPT charge controllers, these will be the primary discussion of this blog.  [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/charge-controllers) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/Ryan%20HUGE%20Array.jpg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [Solar Panels: How Many and What Size Do I Need?](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/panel-sizing) Mar 30, 2023 3:27:58 PM ###### In this segment of our series on building an off-grid solar power system is how to figure out how many solar panels you'll need for your solar system. The number of solar panels needed to go off-grid depends on the following factors: - Amount of electricity you use - Amount of usable mounting space - Amount of direct daily sunlight - The type of solar panel you need  After discovering how much power you need to make per day, you'll need to determine how much usable sunshine you'll have.  [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/panel-sizing) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/scott%20bush.jpg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [Choosing the Perfect Battery for Your Off-Grid System](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/choosing-the-perfect-battery) Mar 3, 2023 9:26:25 AM ###### Deciding on the right battery for an off-grid solar power system is an important factor that will impact the performance and longevity of your system. Here are some factors to consider:  [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/choosing-the-perfect-battery) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/Gill%20Couto.jpg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [What to Ask Yourself Before Installing an Off-Grid Solar System](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/questions-to-ask-before-installing-an-off-grid-system) Jan 30, 2023 1:59:58 PM #### The Important Questions: When you decide to build the solar system you have been wanting, there are some questions to ask yourself in order to get started:   1. What do you want to run on your solar power system? 2. How long without sun do you want to be able to run your stuff? 3. What is your budget?    We will be covering these questions below!    [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/questions-to-ask-before-installing-an-off-grid-system) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/IMG_6355.jpeg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [Programing Charge Controllers](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/programing-charge-controllers) Jan 3, 2023 8:36:36 AM #### What is a Solar Charge Controller?: Solar charge controllers are electronic devices that are used to regulate the charge of a battery from a solar panel. They ensure that the battery is not overcharged or discharged excessively, which can damage the battery and shorten its lifespan.   [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/programing-charge-controllers) ![Used Solar Panels at the Gilbert, AZ SanTan Solar Showroom](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/IMG_5108%20Large.jpeg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [Used Solar Panel Deep Dive](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/used-solar-panel-deep-dive) Dec 1, 2022 11:54:41 AM #### Used Panels and Their Benefits: If you know what to expect and know your way around used products, then used solar panels are a great, cost-effective way to go. Keep in mind that these panels will never be as good as brand-new ones, however, that shouldn’t deter you from considering used solar panels that can be more suitable for your budget. [Check out our selection of Used Solar Panels! ](https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/) [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/used-solar-panel-deep-dive) ![](https://blog.santansolar.com/hubfs/IMG_3618-1.jpeg) [Blog Post](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/tag/blog-post) ### [What is an Off-Grid Kit and How Are They Different?](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/what-is-an-off-grid-kit-and-how-are-they-different) Nov 4, 2022 1:35:07 PM #### The Essentials for Off-Grid Kits May Include: - [Charge controller](https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/charge-controllers/) and [inverter](https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/inverters/) or a [hybrid inverter](https://www.santansolar.com/product/mpp-lv6548-hybrid-inverter-120v-48v-ul/) - [Combiner box](https://www.santansolar.com/product/enphase-x-iq-am1-240-4-combiner-with-iq-envoy/) or [parallel adaptors](https://www.santansolar.com/product/2-to-1-3-to-1-and-4-to-1-mc4-parallel-pigtail-adapters/) - [10 AWG PV wire](https://www.santansolar.com/product/pair-of-10awg-pv-cables-solar-panel-to-charge-controller/) - [DC disconnects](https://www.santansolar.com/product/dc-disconnect-on-off-switch-350a/) - [Fuses](https://www.santansolar.com/product/victron-mega-fuse-holder/) - [MC4 connectors](https://www.santansolar.com/product/15a-mc4-waterproof-inline-w-fuse/) - [Solar panels](https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/)\* - [Battery storage](https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/batteries/)\* \*as an option on some of our kits [SanTan Solar](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [Read More](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/what-is-an-off-grid-kit-and-how-are-they-different) [1](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar) [2](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar/page/2) [3](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar/page/3) [4](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing/author/santan-solar/page/4) #### Headquarters - 596 E Germann Rd #104 Gilbert, AZ 85297 - +1 (480) 584-4281 - Hours: M-F | 8a-5p - Walk-Ins: TH-F | 10a-4p #### Learn - [Solar Tutorial](https://santansolar.com/learn/video-tutorials/) - [Affiliate Program](https://santansolar.com/affiliate-program/) - [Learn](https://blog.santansolar.com/blog-listing) - [Newsletter](https://share.hsforms.com/1XR4cG7RwQVuQJr-s1bqt6gcuudi) #### About Us - [Our Story](https://www.santansolar.com/about-us/) - [FAQs](https://santansolar.com/about-us/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Careers](https://santansolar.com/about-us/job-openings/) - [Shipping Claims](https://share.hsforms.com/1T1056K_jRJi7jynKQ_lftAcuudi) #### Store - [Solar Panels](https://santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/) - [Solar Accessories](https://santansolar.com/product-category/solar-accessories/) - [Batteries](https://santansolar.com/product-category/batteries/) - [Charge Controllers](https://santansolar.com/product-category/charge-controllers/) - [Inverters](https://santansolar.com/product-category/inverters/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/santansolar) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.instagram.com/santansolar/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpQnkNHZdGc4zI0fqDJhfg)