Ling & Bert 11/8/25 Ling & Bert 11/8/25

How China’s Battery Technology Export Controls Impact Residential Off-Grid Solar

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

Ling & Bert 10/31/25 Ling & Bert 10/31/25

Protect Your Investment: A Solar Equipment Shed Checklist

Learn how to set up your pump house or shed to improve the safety and longevity of your solar equipment. Downloadable checklist included!

Ling & Bert 10/24/25 Ling & Bert 10/24/25

[Interactive Quiz] How to Set Up a Safe Generator Backup for (Almost) Any Scenario

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

Ling & Bert 10/17/25 Ling & Bert 10/17/25

Should You Use a Solar Well Pump? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives

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.

Ling & Bert 10/10/25 Ling & Bert 10/10/25

Troubleshooting an Outback Off-Grid Solar System

Problems with your Outback off-grid solar system doesn’t necessarily mean a wholesale replacement. Let’s review typical issues, repair options, and when upgrading to newer equipment makes sense.

Ling & Bert 10/3/25 Ling & Bert 10/3/25

Let’s Do the Math: Why Fixed Solar Arrays Are the Most Cost-Effective

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.

Ling & Bert 9/26/25 Ling & Bert 9/26/25

How to Select the Best Location for Solar Panels

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

Ling & Bert 9/15/25 Ling & Bert 9/15/25

How Much Does Off-Grid Solar Cost?

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

Ling & Bert 9/2/25 Ling & Bert 9/2/25

How to Fix an Off-Grid Solar System Cost-Effectively

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

Ling & Bert 8/23/25 Ling & Bert 8/23/25

How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Solar Batteries

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.

Ling & Bert 6/29/25 Ling & Bert 6/29/25

How to Use a Kill A Watt to Estimate Your Solar Needs

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

Ling & Bert 6/22/25 Ling & Bert 6/22/25

Client Success Story: A Hands-On Experience to Guide Off-Grid Solar Decisions

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.

Ling & Bert 6/18/25 Ling & Bert 6/18/25

Our Secret Sauce to Lowering Off-Grid Solar System Costs

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

Ling & Bert 6/10/25 Ling & Bert 6/10/25

4 Things That Drive Up Off-Grid Solar Costs (and How To Lower Yours)

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

Ling & Bert 5/18/25 Ling & Bert 5/18/25

Can the Chinese Hack Into My Solar System?

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?

Ling & Bert 4/26/25 Ling & Bert 4/26/25

Client Success Story: A Journey to Energy Independence

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

Ling & Bert 4/19/25 Ling & Bert 4/19/25

Client Success Story: Whole-Property WiFi + Security Cameras

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