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.
What To Consider When Choosing a Mini-Split Air Conditioner
Here’s what the glossy marketing brochures and fancy websites don’t tell ya to help you choose the right unit and save on energy cost or battery capacity (=$$$) if you’re on solar.
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.
Client Success Story: Revamping an Old Solar Installation At Less Than a Third of the Cost
See how we helped Chris address the root cause of his solar problem and boost power output from 450W to 2,000W in a day.
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.
Is It Possible To Get Internet Across Your Ranch?
Yes, you can beam signals across your ranch even with tricky landscapes and varying terrain. See how to get reception throughout your property.
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.