Running Monster Power Tools on Off-Grid Solar? Here are the Fine Prints (and how we solve it)
To dimension an off-grid solar solution accurately, you must address your surge power requirements to get the power output you need without paying for the capacity you don’t use.
Why is My Off-Grid Inverter Beeping?
Understand what causes an off-grid solar inverter to beep. Learn how to address the alarm quickly and diagnose the issue to implement a long-term solution.
Solar Doesn’t Automatically Mean Energy Independence
Learn what energy independence means, how to avoid common illusions of energy independence, and the critical fist step to start your journey to energy independence.
High Voltage vs. Low Voltage Off-Grid Solar Solutions For Residential Use
Top 7 reasons we prefer low-voltage systems, and how we help our clients maximize the pros and minimize the cons of this approach.
The Power of Data: How a Client Doubled His Solar Production in 30 Minutes
See how we use data from the solar charge controller (SCC) app and solar trajectory chart to help a client double his solar production by making simple data-based adjustments.
Switching Your RV From Propane to Solar: Yea or Nay?
We examine the advantages of running your RV on solar and explore the top from-the-trenches tips to help you get the most out of your system.
Announcing: Cold Temperature-Tolerant Custom Battery Pack
LFP batteries are great, except they don't work well in cold weather. For off-grid solar solutions in warm rural area where temperatures may drop below freezing only a few times a year, our cold-temperature-tolerant pack lets you have your cake and eat it too.
8 Outdated Off-Grid Solar Practices To Look Out For
If your existing systems have these issues, don’t spend more on outdated measures because you’ll only multiply the inefficiencies. If someone tries to sell you a system with these telltale signs of being stuck in 1999, run the other way.
9 Off-Grid Solar Safety Measures You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Follow this 8-point checklist to ensure your off-grid solar system is set up properly to minimize the risks of fire, electric shocks, thermal runaway, etc.
Battery Wizarding: A Peak Under the Hood
Traditional battery technology has many constraints. But we can make battery packs do what's deemed impossible by industry veterans with some software magic. Explore three off-grid solar use cases to see what's possible.
Give Us 24 Hours, and We’ll Save You Thousands in Battery Capacity
We measure each client’s nighttime usage pattern and power requirements to calculate exactly how much battery capacity they need to maximize their investment. Here's how we do it.
Why Putting Solar Panels on the Roof Often Doesn’t Give You the Best Yield
In rural areas like Caliente, where land is abundant, it makes no sense to be constrained by your roof’s available space and orientation. Understanding azimuth and elevation will help you maximize yield for your consumption patterns.
New and Ready to Roll: Vroom Vroom Solar
Two new offerings: A hardcore solar power generator goes where you need work done and a modern solar power system for RVs, toy haulers, and motorhomes.
Refurbished Solar Panels FAQ
Why do we use refurbished solar panels for our off-grid solar power systems? How’s their performance? Are they safe? Are they better than the new panels from Amazon? Here’s what you need to know.
How Much Battery Capacity Do I Need For My Solar System?
Learn the factors affecting how much battery capacity you need, how we help our clients make their investment back in 2-3 years (not 10-15!), and how we design custom battery solutions to meet your needs.
What Batteries Are Best For Off-Grid Solar?
The best battery chemistry for off-grid solar. See how to choose one to optimize cost, ensure safety, and meet your requirements.
Client Success Story: A Minimum-Viable Solar Power System For $600 in Material Costs
What is the minimum cost to get a small solar power system going? See how we help this client get hers up and running for $600 in material costs in just two weeks.
Why You Shouldn’t Use Jackery, Bluetti, Anker, Ecoflow, etc. for Prolonged Power Backup
10 reasons why portable power stations aren’t ideal for power backup during prolonged outages.
Wasting Solar = Biggest Bang For Your Buck. Here’s Why
We analyze data from our solar charge controller to show you why “throwing more panels” at your off-grid solar solution is often the most cost-effective way to get the most out of your investment.
The Not-So-Dark-Art of Right-Sizing Your Solar Power System
How we use data from our solar charge controller to understand where performance bottlenecks are to make targeted improvements for off-grid solar systems.