The science and infrastructure that bring nonstop electricity to our homes is something most of us don't think much about, much less talk about. But if you're consulting with solar companies about ...

Have you ever looked at your utility bill and thought, “What is 1 kWh? How much electricity am I actually using?” A kilowatt hour (kWh) is just that – a measurement of how much energy an appliance, ...

If you're considering buying an electric vehicle (EV), there are two critical units of measurement that you'll need to know: kW (kilowatt) and kWh (kilowatt-hour). Understanding these two related ...

While it might seem intimidating, it’s actually fairly easy to come up with a decent estimate of how many kilowatt-hours your solar panels can produce each day. When making this calculation, keep in ...

Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. If you’ve made, or are thinking about making, the shift to an electric car you ...