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Energy Independence, sustainable living, and life in the Texas Hill Country
Welcome to Roy Creek Ranch! Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Roy Creek Ranch is our experiment in sustainable living. From expanding solar arrays and building a “Really Big Battery” to charging electric vehicles directly from the sun, we’re documenting our journey toward energy independence. Along the way, we share recipes, gardening adventures, teardrop trailer travels, and stories from ranch life.
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Learn the story of Roy Creek Ranch and the people behind it.
Projects
Explore our hands-on projects — solar, music, and more.
Blog
- Building a Solar Garage for EV Charging (10.5 kW System)
This article documents the design and construction of a solar-powered garage built to charge an electric vehicle at Roy Creek Ranch. The project adds a 6 kW solar array to an existing system, bringing total capacity to about 10.5 kW and enabling full Level-2 EV charging directly from solar energy. The post explores design constraints, construction techniques, and lessons learned building a solar garage in rural Texas.
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