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Tech For Ranch Life ™️
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Off-Grid Solar
Custom Off-Grid Solar Solutions
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Off-Grid Solar Improvement
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Grid-Tied to Off-Grid Solar
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Custom Batteries
Transition from Lead-Acid to Lithium
Internet + Security Cameras
Success Stories
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Client Success Story: Upgrade to Lithium Battery Without Tossing Out the Lead-Acid Ones
Solar, Client Success Stories, Battery Ling & Bert 2/14/25 Solar, Client Success Stories, Battery Ling & Bert 2/14/25

Client Success Story: Upgrade to Lithium Battery Without Tossing Out the Lead-Acid Ones

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.

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Why “Can You Repair My Solar Equipment?” May Be the Wrong Question
Solar Ling & Bert 2/7/25 Solar Ling & Bert 2/7/25

Why “Can You Repair My Solar Equipment?” May Be the Wrong Question

Yes, we can almost always repair a piece of equipment. But should you? How we answer the “to repair or to replace” question by evaluating the total cost of ownership (TCO).

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A Security Camera System Is Actually Not About the Cameras
Internet + Phone, Security camera Ling & Bert 1/31/25 Internet + Phone, Security camera Ling & Bert 1/31/25

A Security Camera System Is Actually Not About the Cameras

You security camera system may turn into a security risk! From storage options and cybersecurity to network planning, here’s what you need to know. 

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Client Success Story: Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue
Solar, Client Success Stories, Battery Ling & Bert 1/24/25 Solar, Client Success Stories, Battery Ling & Bert 1/24/25

Client Success Story: Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue

A phased approach to bring a defunct off-grid solar system back to life — saving $10k in equipment and setting it up for future expansion.

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Do You Have a “Phantom Drain” in Your Electrical Circuit?
Solar Ling & Bert 1/17/25 Solar Ling & Bert 1/17/25

Do You Have a “Phantom Drain” in Your Electrical Circuit?

If your off-grid solar system struggles to meet your power needs even if you believe you should have enough capacity, or if you’re getting eye-watering SCE bills without much to show for it… this could be the culprit.

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The False Economy of Cheap Lithium Batteries
Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 1/10/25 Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 1/10/25

The False Economy of Cheap Lithium Batteries

3 reasons why cheap lithium batteries cost you more in the long-run.

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Lithium vs. Lead-Acid Batteries: A Dollar per kWh per Year Cost Comparison
Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 1/3/25 Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 1/3/25

Lithium vs. Lead-Acid Batteries: A Dollar per kWh per Year Cost Comparison

Learn the key factors affecting the actual cost of batteries. See a. head-to-head dollar per kWh per year comparison of lead-acid vs. LFP to see which one is a better deal. (There’s a clear winner!)

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A Solar Upgrade to Solve the Winter Blues
Solar, Client Success Stories Ling & Bert 12/27/24 Solar, Client Success Stories Ling & Bert 12/27/24

A Solar Upgrade to Solve the Winter Blues

How we helped a client boost solar production to meet winter needs in just a week while setting the stage for her future plans.

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Running Monster Power Tools on Off-Grid Solar? Here are the Fine Prints (and how we solve it)
Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 12/20/24 Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 12/20/24

Running Monster Power Tools on Off-Grid Solar? Here are the Fine Prints (and how we solve it)

To dimension an off-grid solar solution accurately, you must address your surge power requirements to get the power output you need without paying for the capacity you don’t use.

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Why is My Off-Grid Inverter Beeping?
Solar Ling & Bert 12/6/24 Solar Ling & Bert 12/6/24

Why is My Off-Grid Inverter Beeping?

Understand what causes an off-grid solar inverter to beep. Learn how to address the alarm quickly and diagnose the issue to implement a long-term solution.

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Solar Doesn’t Automatically Mean Energy Independence
Solar Ling & Bert 11/29/24 Solar Ling & Bert 11/29/24

Solar Doesn’t Automatically Mean Energy Independence

Learn what energy independence means, how to avoid common illusions of energy independence, and the critical fist step to start your journey to energy independence.

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High Voltage vs. Low Voltage Off-Grid Solar Solutions For Residential Use
Solar Ling & Bert 11/22/24 Solar Ling & Bert 11/22/24

High Voltage vs. Low Voltage Off-Grid Solar Solutions For Residential Use

Top 7 reasons we prefer low-voltage systems, and how we help our clients maximize the pros and minimize the cons of this approach.

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The Power of Data: How a Client Doubled His Solar Production in 30 Minutes
Solar, Client Success Stories Ling & Bert 11/15/24 Solar, Client Success Stories Ling & Bert 11/15/24

The Power of Data: How a Client Doubled His Solar Production in 30 Minutes

See how we use data from the solar charge controller (SCC) app and solar trajectory chart to help a client double his solar production by making simple data-based adjustments.

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Off-Grid Solar Predictions for 2025: Two Reasons to Act Now
Ling & Bert 11/11/24 Ling & Bert 11/11/24

Off-Grid Solar Predictions for 2025: Two Reasons to Act Now

Start your off-grid solar project now to lock in equipment cost and build resiliency.

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Switching Your RV From Propane to Solar: Yea or Nay?
Solar Ling & Bert 11/8/24 Solar Ling & Bert 11/8/24

Switching Your RV From Propane to Solar: Yea or Nay?

We examine the advantages of running your RV on solar and explore the top from-the-trenches tips to help you get the most out of your system.

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Announcing: Cold Temperature-Tolerant Custom Battery Pack
Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 11/1/24 Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 11/1/24

Announcing: Cold Temperature-Tolerant Custom Battery Pack

LFP batteries are great, except they don't work well in cold weather. For off-grid solar solutions in warm rural area where temperatures may drop below freezing only a few times a year, our cold-temperature-tolerant pack lets you have your cake and eat it too.

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8 Outdated Off-Grid Solar Practices To Look Out For
Solar Ling & Bert 10/25/24 Solar Ling & Bert 10/25/24

8 Outdated Off-Grid Solar Practices To Look Out For

If your existing systems have these issues, don’t spend more on outdated measures because you’ll only multiply the inefficiencies. If someone tries to sell you a system with these telltale signs of being stuck in 1999, run the other way.

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9 Off-Grid Solar Safety Measures You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Solar Ling & Bert 10/18/24 Solar Ling & Bert 10/18/24

9 Off-Grid Solar Safety Measures You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Follow this 8-point checklist to ensure your off-grid solar system is set up properly to minimize the risks of fire, electric shocks, thermal runaway, etc.

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Client Success Story: Small Cabin, Big Plans
Solar, Client Success Stories Ling & Bert 10/11/24 Solar, Client Success Stories Ling & Bert 10/11/24

Client Success Story: Small Cabin, Big Plans

We helped this client design and implement a basic solar solution for his cabin that will grow with him as he builds his ranch.

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Battery Wizarding: A Peek Under the Hood
Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 10/4/24 Solar, Battery Ling & Bert 10/4/24

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.

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