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.
Solar in Action: Paul of Indiana
Our customer Paul of Lafayette sent us this great picture of his 23kW Ground mount PV array. Paul is using eighty-four REC 290 Watt solar panels and Enphase M250 micro-inverters. They panels are mounted using SnapNrack racking. Looks great, Paul!
Solar in Action: David of Pacific Beach, CA
Our customer David had these kind words to share about his experience with EcoDirect “I’m very pleased with the services I received from EcoDirect. The customer service is what I appreciated the most. I was able to save a considerable savings installing the system myself along with the help of my friends. Ecodirect is competitively priced. I’m glad they were a part of the process.”
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
Solar in Action: Ted of Chicago – residential grid-tie with battery backup
Our customer Ted, of Chicago sent us some great photos of his recent installation. Ted is using LG 335's mounted on IronRidge racking with a Schneider XW+ 6848 inverter with XW-MPPT-80 charge controllers to run his residential solar grid-tie with battery backup system.
EcoDirect Testimonials
EcoDirect Testimonials At EcoDirect, our goal is to help you attain energy independence while providing a positive experience.
Solar in Action: Oleg of New Jersey – 53 kW PV system!
EcoDirect customer and solar installer Oleg of Lakewood, NJ shares with us pictures of his completed 53kW PV system!
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
How to Start Building Your Off-Grid System
You have read Home Power Magazine and their articles on off-grid living, helped your friend install his solar panels on his RV and are thinking about building your own cabin in the woods where there is no utility power. What do you need to know to be able to build your own off-grid home to support your simple, yet semi-electronic lifestyle? This article will tell you what you need to know before designing your off-grid home, what considerations to take into account and how you go about creating your own bill of materials to get started.
Solar In Action: EcoDirect Review – Gary, of Indiana
I installed my solar system myself. I began the week beginning July 17 when I spent a few evenings locating the roof rafters in the roof of my barn. I had to drill small 1/4" holes in the roof at the top of the peak and at the bottom of the lower edge to locate