Category: Ownership, Maintenance & Safety
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Why Your Battery Storage System Could Overheat (And How to Prevent It)
Battery storage systems have become remarkably safe through decades of engineering advancement, yet understanding how they protect against thermal runaway—the rare but serious overheating chain reaction—empowers you to make confident decisions about solar-plus-storage for your BC home or business. Modern lithium-ion batteries incorporate multiple safety layers that work simultaneously: thermal sensors monitor temperature fluctuations every…
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Why Your Solar System’s Weakest Link Is Invisible (And How 5G Makes It Worse)
Your solar panels and EV charger represent a significant investment in clean energy, but they’re also becoming vulnerable entry points into your home network. As British Columbia rapidly adopts 5G-connected solar inverters and smart charging systems, cybercriminals are exploiting the same wireless connectivity that makes these systems convenient to monitor and control. The stakes are…