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Final day for instal

Five days, 7 hours a day and our solar install is complete. Feels nice and cozy in the charging room. I’ll upload the solar panels when I get photos uploaded

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10d

Off grid solar building

Almost done installing 20 panels and a full off grid system. It’s looking pretty smooth so far

5mo

Back up power

Storms have knocked out my power but the power station cart i built is keeping me comfortable.

6mo

Power station DIY

I enjoy DIY projects and recently became interested in alternative powers like solar and power stations. I tried my hand at building my own beginner friendly cart. Worked out well and has helped me in outages. The smaller unit is a gift for my mom. Anyone else interested in alternative power?

5mo

16 days

16 days of using the home battery and it has saved 501kg of co2 being released and 590 days of solar running has saved 29400kg of co2 being released (edited)

Public consultation

Re:solar farm project Meeting with the aboriginal chieftains (edited)

Waiting for sun & crows

Meeting

Solar company meets raw land owners

Offgrid life

Living the offgrid life in Central Alabama. 5.5+kw in panels, hybrid MPP solar 2400w charge controller + 80amp Ampinvt CC hooked to 2x 12v 200ah LiFePo4 batteries. Water captured by a fiberglass satellite dish mounted on top a 330gal IBC tank.

Suggestions on anker c1000x

So I already have one but am trying to build out a infinitely expanding system. But am severely limited by the 600watt input. Any suggestions on the type of upvolter/booster to use for the xt60 connectors to battery? Any suggestions on the mppt controller for the in-line power going to the battery… read more