Renogy Rover 60 12 Volt to 24 Volt Update
In preparation for new higher output solar panels expected to arrive later this month, it was time to upgrade our […]
Comfort
Renogy Rover 60 Turning Load On/ Off
To turn the DC load on and off from the Renogy Rover 60 controls is easy enough. However it took
Solar Powered Minisplit Heating – Real World Results
We’ve been working on staying off grid at Rally Creek while keeping some modern amenities. Our first project is keeping
Choosing A Charge Controller For Solar
There are a few key elements that we learned about while choosing a charge controller for solar. We are also
Solar Power Math For Mini Splits
This past week we installed a mini split system in the Blue Skies cabin. You can read about the gory
Installing A Mini Split In An Off Grid Tiny Home
There were many lessons to be learned over the past few days as we finally got Blue Skies Cabin a
Blue Skies Cabin – Tiny Home Electrical Upgrades
Now that the insulation is done and the work has begun on enclosing the walls, it is time to install
Insulating A Shed For Use As A Tiny Home
A rare warmer weekend in the upstate of South Carolina combined with a rain-free forecast provided the perfect opportunity to
Off Grid Solar Powered Fridge
Our off-grid project at Rally Creek has been growing organically over the past 9 months. The first big upgrade was
Portable 12V Refrigerator
The Alpicool CF55 is more like a cooler than a fridge, but it does run on 12v with a provided
Pumping River Water
One of the experiments we are working on at Rally Creek is trying to cool our tiny shed cabins via