Caliente’s Solar + Tech Wrangler

See how this client rolled up his sleeves and actively participated in building his off-grid solar solution to meet his exact needs.

Should you use off-grid solar for an ADU or vacation rental? Here’s why it makes sense and what you should consider.

Key factors impacting off-grid solar panel array planning and how to address them to maximize yield.

Not sure if your solar system is safe? Use this 8-point inspection checklist to spot problems early and know when to call a professional.

Can you trust battery sellers on Amazon? What’s the catch when evaluating battery specs? Read this before making your decision.

What to consider when dimensioning an off-grid solar system to avoid over- or underspending on components. 

Use this off-grid solar safety checklist to avoid common mistakes that can create shock and fire hazards. 

Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention. But should you switch to this new chemistry? Here’s the science behind it.

Learn what the latest Chinese battery expert controls mean for home battery buyers and how to select the right solution to protect your investment.

5 most common generator backup scenarios and how to hook set up your generator safely without using a suicide cord.

Considering a solar well pump? We explain where they work, where they don’t, and better options for reliable water in your home or ranch.

See why fixed ground-mount arrays are the most cost-effective for rural off-grid solar and how to tell if your solar field is producing enough power.

The roof is probably not your best bet. Here’s why, and how we help our clients balance preferences and practicality.

The three most common types of off-grid solar, their cost, and how we help our clients to balance budget and requirements.

Learn the 4 areas we examine when diagnosing an off-grid solar system to make cost-effectively improvements.

Learn how to extend the lifespan of your lead-acid or lithium solar batteries by adjusting depth of discharge, optimizing the operating environment, ensuring proper dimensioning of your system, and more.

Learn how to collect power usage data with a Kill A Watt to dimension your off-grid solar solution.

See how a hands-on process empowered a client with the knowledge and confidence to grow his off-grid solar solution and build resiliency against outages.

See the 3 “against the grain” things we do to help our clients lower the cost of an off-grid solar solution.

Learn the 4 “usual suspects” driving up the cost of an off-grid solar system and how to reduce their impacts with reasonable adjustments.

Cybersecurity for critical infrastructure in a nutshell: Should you be worried it you’re on grid-tied solar? Should you be worried if you have off-grid solar? What is your inverter doing behind your back?

See how we help this client take a phased approach to build her off-grid solar system and achieve energy independence. 

How we covered this client’s 20-acre property with WiFi signal and installed security cameras with proper network planning and cybersecurity measures.

Typical grid-tied solar installations can’t generate power during outages and can’t provide the independent resiliency for our rural community.

See how our off-grid solar solution helps this long-time Caliente resident lower SCE bills and become more resilient against power outages.

Our desert/mountain environment is unforgiving. See how we ensure our Caliente clients’ off-grid solar solutions withstand the test of time.

See how we helped a client transition from old and under-performing lead-acid batteries to modern, high-endurance lithium iron phosphate chemistry without the high cost, complexity, and wastage.