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Building a Solar Garage for EV Charging (10.5 kW System)

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on March 16, 2026 by JimMarch 16, 2026
Solar garage with 24-panel solar array used for EV charging

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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Posted in Projects | Tagged electric vehicle, ev charging, Ioniq5, off-grid solar, renewable energy, solar array, solar garage

The Awesome Hyundai Ioniq5 and Free Solar Charging

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on July 18, 2024 by JimSeptember 12, 2025
photo of Hyundai Ioniq5 Charging in Denton, TX

About a year ago, Marilyn and I made the leap and purchased a Hyundai Ioniq5. Our motivations were rooted in reducing fossil fuel reliance, harnessing solar energy for transportation, cutting fuel costs, and simplifying vehicle maintenance.

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