Solar Power
Information about solar power for off-grid homes. Living off grid has never been easier than it is today with government incentives and new photovoltaic technology.
Can I Live A Hi-Tech Life Using Minimal Solar?
Just over 5 years ago I moved to Spain with my partner. We live in a remote area with no chance of ever getting mains electricity so we run our home using solar panels and a back-up generator.
Energy Efficiency Off Grid: Stay Accountable and Diligent
Successful off-grid living means constantly monitoring and adjusting the energy efficiency of your home’s systems and of your personal habits. You’re living on battery power, constantly playing the balancing game between power consumption and power generation. That means a life of watching the electrical fuel gauge.
Online Solar Training
Looking for online solar training resources? Look no further – here is a list of some of the best websites and companies offering PV design and installation courses online.
Solar Cookers – Sun Oven Video Review
Below is a video of me checking out the Global Sun Oven solar cooker first hand. This product honestly deserves to be singled out for it’s overall quality because it really is a great solar oven.
Our New Grid-Tied PV System
This solar power system is about 3kWH in size, but it’s all we need for our small 1940′s bungalow in sunny Colorado. The inverter is a Xantrex and we had it mounted on the North side of the garage where it would stay shaded almost 100% of the time.
Prolonging the Life of Your Solar Power Batteries by Maintaining a Healthy Battery Bank
The most important part of battery maintenance is to have a properly designed and installed solar power system, including a reliable charge controller, breaker boxes, inverter and the batteries themselves. Assuming you have all of this in order, how do you get the most life out of your batteries?
How Solar Panels Are Made
Real Goods ‘solar guru’ John Schaeffer discusses how photovoltaic modules (solar panels) are made and why it is so important that we continue to develop solar technology.
