Here are some photos of a DIY 720-watt hour solar power system. This provides LED lighting, charges phones, e-bike batteries, drills, runs power tools, and boils a small travel kettle.
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Thursday, 1 October 2020
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
Looking after the Lead Acid Batteries in your Solar Power System
Many people rage against Lead Acid batteries and claim that they don't last more than a year or two. This post is about looking after your batteries and get 5 to 10 years of service out of them.
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
Building your own 42 Watt Hour Solar Power Pack
This is a portable battery pack that is charged using solar energy. It features a built-in light and USB sockets for phone charging. It can be used when camping, living off-grid or during power cuts.
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This is a portable battery pack that is charged using solar energy. It features a built-in light and USB sockets for phone charging. It can ...
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One of the challenges of off-grid living is how to power a fridge. This blog post looks at our experiment on hacking a freezer to work as a ...
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When planning your off-grid Solar Power system it helps to understand the numbers and terminology. This post explains in simple terms the ...