Client Success Story: A Journey to Energy Independence

CP contacted us nine months ago to help her set up a minimum viable solar system. She planned to expand her system, and our modular design enables her to do so at any time without an overhaul or extended downtime.

Phase one was minimal but sufficient to power LED lights, a small fridge, Starlink, and the shower. With her finances stabilizing, CP was ready to grow her capacity. 

Recently, she asked us to design and implement phase two, which involves adding solar panels and batteries to her system. The upgrades will enable her to rely even less on her generator and set the stage for installing air conditioning for the summer.

We added eight panels to her existing array of four, boosting solar production from 1,000W (max) to 3,000W (max). We also replaced her (dead, RIP) lead-acid batteries with cold-temperature tolerant lithium cobalt packs to ensure an uninterrupted power supply since she houses the solar equipment in a sea train without insulation.

We also added a high-end solar charge controller (SCC) to handle the additional power production capacity and improve the system's resilience (i.e., if one SCC breaks, the system will retain half of the production capacity). 

We swapped out the existing 1500W inverter with a 5000W one, enabling CP to get the most out of the increased solar power production. Additionally, we beefed up the cables to ensure safety because the new setup pulls 3.5 times more power than the old one.

The journey to energy independence through solar doesn’t need to be a one-off, $10k+ project. With careful planning and perseverance, you can start small and grow to meet your energy needs as your life evolves and your finances allow.

Take the first step — get started with our cabin kit.