Resources

Everything I’ve published on SolarBatteryTips.com, organized by what you’re trying to do.

Cornerstones

My Texas House Mines Bitcoin for $0 in Electricity

Real numbers from an 8 kW solar + dual-Antminer setup. Net $560-$740/mo benefit.

Your Texas Battery Will Pay Off Faster in 2026

IRC 25D + TX net-metering changes. Why install dates matter.

Battery Comparisons

Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Sigenergy 16 kWh

Premium tier — is the Tesla worth 2x the price?

EG4 LifePower4 vs PowerPro

Same chemistry, same BMS — pick by expansion strategy.

Sol-Ark 15K vs EG4 6000XP

Hybrid inverters head-to-head. Really about your future plans.

Educational Articles

Three Types of Solar Inverters

Grid-tied, Off-grid, Hybrid — when to use which.

AC vs DC Coupling

How to connect solar + batteries.

The Net-Zero Secret

Battery arbitrage explained — the strategy your utility doesn't want you to know.

Calculators

Battery Payoff Calculator

30% federal ITC + Texas avoided-cost rates plugged in. Site-specific answer in 30 seconds.

Battery Sizing Calculator

Monthly kWh → recommended capacity for 12-hour backup.

Wire Size Calculator

NEC 310.16 ampacity + voltage drop, 75°C copper.

Shopping

Battery Directory

6 batteries with Quick-Specs + Rick's Verdict. Filter by inverter compatibility.

Rick's Recommended Blueprints

3 pre-configured kits: 10 kWh / 20 kWh / 30 kWh.

Plans ($5+)

Paid digital guides written for owner-builders.

Help + Q&A

Q&A Forum

Ask Rick directly. Master-Electrician-verified answers.

FAQ

12 questions homeowners ask every week.

12-Point Battery Pre-Purchase Checklist

Free 1-page checklist before you spend $5K-$20K.

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About Rick

Texas Master Electrician, NABCEP-certified PV Storage installer, 20+ years residential.

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