Posts in Off Grid

Solar and servers – can you run a server on solar?

We posted a video at the end of 2024 from a few years ago where we were looking at running our servers from solar. Here[…]

Victron multiplus ii – solar kit installation.

If you have thought about solar or have a grid tied system but wanted to switch to a hybrid this may be the kit for[…]

Adding solar to your solar system

Quite often the question arises on how to add solar to a system and there are two reasons people ask this question, but here is[…]

Off Grid Solar kit planning

Building solar power for off grid application is rather simple, we have touched on the man cave, but for some the image of solar can[…]

Solar movement and panels alignment

For most homes the panels are mounted in a fixed position and we have made posts on the subject for solar tilt and angles as[…]

Going off grid for summer

Solar power is pretty much here, but for those of us in the UK we have a somewhat limited time span of “good power”. typically[…]

Cheapest but not the easiest solar installation.

Affordable and DIY solar tend to go hand in hand, as prices have dropped here are some of the most low cost options, but they[…]

First Steps in solar

A lot of people are taking their first small steps in to solar and reducing the electrical bill and as such the “cost of living”.[…]

Energy equilibrium of a solar home.

Energy Embodied in Solar Panels: A Complex Question Determining the exact amount of energy that goes into producing a home solar installation is challenging due[…]

Going off grid with Vic?

Victron is a well known brand of inverter and hardware known for its performance and robust solutions.Victron offer a wide range of kits parts to[…]