Pump it Up, With Solar
I told you when I was working on a couple of small solar projects for…
Solar Laminates?
Every now and then I cruise through John’s inventory to see what he has in…
EJ’s Solar Dilemma
Florida’s governor just vetoed a bill that would have made solar a really stupid choice,…
I Pulled the Plug
It has been a long time coming, but I finally pulled the plug on the…
Lowering Brad’s Power Bill
27 kw of solar panels, 3Tesla Powerwalls and a power bill still over $300. What…
Beware of Solar Sales Pitches and the Whims of Your Power Company
Two of my neighbors got solar power systems. They were completely different setups and the…
Solar Blacksmith Shop?
One of our museum buildings needed power. Solar was the right choice. I am a…
Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. That was the…
Meanwhile Back at Cory’s Farm
Armed with new info from downloading a couple of newer versions of the inverter manual,…
You Gotta Write The Book!
John’s on my case, again. “Neal, you’ve gotta write the book on DIY solar power!”…
Don’t Have An Ugly Roof
Solar panels on a roof can blend in and be hardly noticeable or they can…
Form 5695
I finally started gathering forms and am evaluating who has and has not sent me…
Other Batteries
A reader wants to know if I have any knowledge of Nickel-Iron or NiFe batteries.…
The Dirt on Solar Electronics
If you are looking for a scandal, sorry. I’m talking about actual dirt. Just about…
Boxcar Solar Revisited
We were having problems with the lights in the “boxcar”, so I decided to rethink…
John’s Back on the Air
He’s blogging again. Watch out! John Kimball, founder and bossman at Sun Electronics, stepped away…
Greener?
If solar power is green, can we make it greener? Yeah, and a lot of…
Battery Rejuvenation
Anyone who has batteries in their backup or solar power systems will eventually have a…
NOLA Solar Update
A while back, I wondered if all the PV gear installed after Hurricane Katrina was…
Racked Up
The 10 panel rack mount is done. 2500 watts of panels are secure and producing…
Solar to the Rescue!
I still have not heard any word on whether or not the post-Katrina solar power…
Power Tools
Ahhh, autumn! The first week or two of September brings us cool weather, with lows…
Just Curious
6 years ago, I cruised through New Orleans aboard my solar launch, Sun King. This…
Other Batteries
A reader wants to know if I have any knowledge of Nickel-Iron or NiFe batteries.…
Bad Moon Risin’
If you are a newcomer to the Florida Panhandle, Coastal Alabama or Mississippi, you are…
Hodgepodge or Matched Set?
You can build a fully integrated solar power system using matched components or you can…
Can You Dig It?
Maybe you should use caution. A little reminder can help you determine if you are…
Pay Attention!
I guess that bit of advice applies in a lot of areas, doesn’t it? Here’s…
Why Won’t She Put Out?
There’s the power you think your solar power system should put out and then there…
Generator TLC
In June, I headed up to North Carolina for a few weeks of solar projects.…
Rack ‘Em Up!
They’ve gotta go somewhere! A while back I mentioned that I had a glut of…
Are You On The List?
Do you get the email blasts from Sun Electronics? If not, you might need to…
STILL Not A Generator Plug
I used to get a magazine for electricians, EC&M, I think. Every month they’d have…
This Is NOT a Generator Plug
It is getting to be that time of year, when a lot of people think…
A Different Angle
Traditionally, we’ve been told to point our solar arrays to the south. There were guidelines…
AMPACITY
AMPACITY. That’s our word for the day. If you think it sounds like a mashup…
Various and Sundry Items
I have not forgotten you. I’ve been upgrading my own system, while hot rodding one…
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
(I wrote this in December and somehow it did not get posted until April!) This…
What’s a Shunt?
Let’s talk about shunts. That thing in the picture is a shunt. As in when…
Stephen is Thinking Solar
And 2000 pound monsters. I got this comment from Stephen. I’ll let you take a…
Does Anybody Have a Fire Extinguisher?
It is only natural to want to improve or hot rod your system. Know the…
Batteries–Bigger is Better
Sometimes bigger really is better. It is raining, today. What to do? I’m in the…
I’m Declaring a Holiday
Hmmm, I guess it already is a holiday, today, Presidents Day, but tomorrow is a…
Solar Security
Some people go with solar power to provide energy security to their home or business,…
Neal & Turbo Beast’s Big Solar Adventure
Buying prefabricated mobile solar power plants at auction and quickly spiriting them away.
It Pays to Know Your Stuff
Some people build their own solar power systems. Some people pick up the phone and…
I’ll Bet the Neighbors Wish…
When it is raining buckets and the wind is howling, it is very comforting to…
Where the Politicians Stand
You may have noticed that it is political season. What have the politicians personally done…
Miscellany
Oh, will they ever come up with the perfect battery? Super capacity? Super cheap? I’ve…
Saving a Battery
If a terminal is broken or melted on a battery, you may be able to…