Battery Wizarding: A Peek 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.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Solar Power System?
Understand the factors affecting the cost of building or revamping a solar power system and use our flowchart to determine your estimated costs.
Off-Grid Solar Systems That Don’t Cost an Arm and a Leg
See how our commonsense approach to dimensioning an off-grid solar system can help you reduce costs with minimum compromises.
How To Choose an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner
Did you know a decent portable A/C uses four times (!!) as much electricity as a good mini-split unit? This flowchart helps you choose an energy-efficient A/C.
The Secret to Shaving Half the Cost of Your Off-Grid Solar Power System
How we think outside the box and question the “that’s how things are done” to help our clients save on their off-grid solar power system without compromising performance.
What Does the Solar Tariff Mean For You?
How the upcoming increase in import duty on solar cells may affect the price of refurbished solar panels for off-grid installations.