Solar In Action: Scott in Trail, Oregon
10.5kW DIY Off-Grid Cabin

Our customer, Scott of Trail Oregon, shares with us photos of his recent DIY Off-Grid system on his home. Scott’s system is powered thirty-two Q Cells Q.Peak Duo 330 Watt solar panels

By |May 17th, 2021|Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar In Action: Scott in Trail, Oregon
10.5kW DIY Off-Grid Cabin

Solar In Action: Mark of Pennsylvania – Solar Powered Sound System Sprinter Van

EcoDirect worked with our customer Mark on this solar powered off-grid soundsystem for the Sprinter van for WickedGirlJerseys.com.

By |July 8th, 2020|Off-Grid, Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar In Action: Mark of Pennsylvania – Solar Powered Sound System Sprinter Van

Solar In Action: Keith & Diane –
How Illinois Does Off-Grid

A few of our fantastic customers in Illinois sent us these really cool photos of their off-grid DIY project.

By |June 29th, 2020|Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar In Action: Keith & Diane –
How Illinois Does Off-Grid

Solar in Action: David of Banning, CA

Our customer, David in Banning sent us these photos of his recently completed off-grid well pump project using the Grundfos 11 GPM Solar Pump, powered by a nice sized solar array.

By |December 13th, 2018|Solar In Action|Comments Off on Solar in Action: David of Banning, CA

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

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

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.

By |November 1st, 2017|Learn, Renewable Energy Articles|Comments Off on How to Start Building Your Off-Grid System

Off Grid Invasion

We here at EcoDirect are fascinated by all things solar; residential, off grid, and combinations of both.  Through the years, we've noticed a growing demand for off grid systems, particularly small remote power stations. Customers are now installing battery based solar systems where gas guzzling generators previously were used or in areas power lines are

By |March 8th, 2016|DIY Solar Panel Kits|Comments Off on Off Grid Invasion