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Solar Powered Rainwater Project – Grid Tie vs Off Grid Solar

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on March 22, 2017 by JimApril 20, 2026
48V split-phase pure sine wave solar inverter charger with MPPT controller for off-grid solar system

Learn how solar power system sizing drives real-world decisions about charge controllers, inverters, and grid tie vs off grid solar design. A practical guide to building a reliable, resilient solar system.

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Posted in Projects, Ranch Life | Tagged amateur, build, charge, controller, deep cycle, DIY, equipment, Grid-assist, grid-tie, ham radio, how to, howto, Interstate, inverter, kill-a-watt, kilowatt, kilowatt-hours, kWh, marine, maximum power point transfer, mppt, off-grid, panel, pulse width modulation, pwm, rainwater, renogy, solar, storage, Sun Gold Power, teardrop, trailer, wb0mmc

The Greenhouse (part 1)

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on November 26, 2006 by JimSeptember 11, 2025

One of the problems we have periodically here in the Hill Country are hard freezes.  Given the length and heat of the summers, it’s a surprise to some and it catches many off-guard.  Folks with tropical plants in their gardens … Continue reading →

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