Research and Development

Tesla Powerwall for Missionaries?

May 4, 2015

With the announcement of the Tesla Powerwall, we have been asked if the Tesla Powerwall is something that will help missionaries. The short answer is “No”, at least for now. Read on for a more technical explanation, or just know that the NTM Tech Center is always on the lookout for new technologies and products […]

The Replaceable Three Legged MOV

August 21, 2014

The NTM Tech Center continues to improve the PV solar electric equipment we supply to missionaries around the world. Part of this improvement includes incorporating new technology into existing products. Metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) have long been the mainstay of lightning protection. MOV’s act like very fast acting switches. When the voltage across them exceeds their […]