Solar in Action: Jeff in Alaska – Solar Array Top of Pole Mount

Our customer, Jeff in Alaska, sent us a photo of his impressive top of pole mount installation.

By |October 16th, 2018|Off-Grid, Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar in Action: Jeff in Alaska – Solar Array Top of Pole Mount

Solar in Action: Jerry in Florida – 50 ft. Trawler

Our customer, Jerry shared these photos of his PV system we helped put together for him on his 50 foot trawler.

By |October 1st, 2018|Off-Grid, Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar in Action: Jerry in Florida – 50 ft. Trawler

Solar in Action: Brandon near Escondido

Local customer, Brandon near Escondido, sent us pictures of his dirt bike retreat with well pump installation project and heavy duty off-grid solar array.

By |April 20th, 2018|Off-Grid, Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar in Action: Brandon near Escondido

Charge Controller Sizing  – PWM and MPPT

PWM Charge Controller Sizing Solar panels that are the same “nominal” voltage of your battery bank use PWM style charge controllers since the input voltage is close enough to that of your battery bank to allow proper charging without overcharging the cells. The short method for sizing a PWM style charge controller is to take

By |March 2nd, 2018|DIY Solar Panel Kits, Equipment, Helpful Solar Links, Learn, Off-Grid, Renewable Energy Articles|Comments Off on Charge Controller Sizing  – PWM and MPPT

OutBack Power 2017 Energy Express Tour

Bringing independent power solutions to Southern California! Join us November 30, 2017 from 3:00-5:00pm, in Vista, California, to tour the OutBack Power Energy Express! Come enjoy a drink with EcoDirect and OutBack Power

By |November 15th, 2017|Equipment, Off-Grid|Comments Off on OutBack Power 2017 Energy Express Tour