How to Design an Off-Grid Solar System: A Step-by-Step Guide
We just finished up a truly off-grid solar system, which despite what most people think is pretty rare in the solar world. When most people think of off-grid solar, they don’t actually realize what off-grid means. Off-grid solar is by definition, a solar array and system that can function completely without the grid. On the […]
How to Calculate Sun Hours per Day in Any Country (Outside of the USA)
If you’re new to solar, you need to know how to calculate sun hours per day. This will help you find out the amount of solar power you can get in your area. Sun hours are basically the number of hours in a given day that you can expect to get useful solar energy. You […]
How to cook with Solar (And 2 Other Amazing off-grid Alternatives)
If you want to learn how to cook with solar, you could try to build a massive magnifying glass and point it at your steak. If you don’t have the time for that though, I’ll go over some more practical options. The sun is an incredible resource. It is our single most important resource. Without […]
Nuclear Vs. Solar as a Long-Term Solution
With growing environmental concerns over fossil fuels, and a desire to be grid-independent, there is a growing demand for solar energy. Solar energy has been the go-to renewable energy source for homes because of its affordability and simplicity. You can’t exactly set up a nuclear reactor in your home. You also can’t set up a […]
Don’t Buy a DIY Solar Kit: A Better DIY Solution
A couple of different companies offer preconfigured DIY solar kits for whatever size system you’d like to build. We even offer these. However, it’s important to realize that these are not ideal for most customers. As it turns out, they are rarely exactly what you need. This is very important when building something that is […]
The Secret to Saving Money on a Solar Project: PV Direct
The number one hindrance to any solar project is cost. We get questions every day about the cost of going solar and most people have no idea how they can start saving money with solar. There are quite a few people who think that they can just go down to the local harbor freight and […]