How to Build a Ground Mounted Solar Array (DIY Foundation Guide)
Ground mounted solar array guide covering site selection, foundation layout, concrete piers, and a durable DIY mounting system for eight full-size panels.
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An Altoids Light for the Solar Station
Ikea makes a wonderful work light (JANSJÖ)that sells for about $13. I have several of them, and love the warm pool of light they provide on desk surfaces. Let’s convert one of them to solar power with the Altoids LED light project
Continue reading →Solar Water Pump for Well Completed | Solar Powered Rainwater Project
Solar water pump for well—measured power consumption, battery capacity, inverter losses, and real-world off-grid system performance.
Continue reading →Adding Solar Panels to an Off-Grid System | Solar Power Rainwater System
After testing our off-grid solar system, it became clear we needed more capacity. By adding solar panels, we improved charging performance, and expanded the system for real-world use.
Continue reading →Off Grid Solar System Final Assembly and Testing | Solar Powered Rainwater Project
Bringing all the pieces together, we assemble and test a complete off grid solar system—wiring panels, configuring the inverter, and proving it can run a real-world load.
Continue reading →Solar Battery Bank Design and Wiring | Solar Powered Rainwater Project
Designing a solar battery bank isn’t just about capacity—it’s about balancing cost, weight, and real-world constraints. Here’s how we built a practical 48 volt battery system for our off-grid rainwater project.
Continue reading →Solar Panel Tilt and Mounting | Solar Power Rainwater Project
Learn how to optimize solar panel tilt and mounting for real-world performance. This off-grid rainwater project explores panel angle, seasonal adjustments, and practical installation decisions to improve solar output efficiently.
Continue reading →Solar Powered Rainwater Project – Grid Tie vs Off Grid Solar
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.
Continue reading →Solar Power System Sizing Overview | Solar Powered Rainwater Project
Learn how to approach renewable energy with this solar power system sizing overview. Using real-world data, this off-grid rainwater project walks through measuring energy use, calculating kWh, and building a reliable solar solution.
Continue reading →Solar Power for the Amateur Radio Station
After adding some solar power to our teardrop trailer, I realized how easy it would be to power part of my amateur radio station the same way. Solar panels and charge controllers had gotten relatively inexpensive, and with the addition … Continue reading →