Ashley & Rob's Off-GridAdventure
My introduction to dual battery systems came from “Overlanding”. A community of self-reliant adventurers who travel to remote destinations. While expedition is defined as a journey with a purpose, overlanding sees the journey as the purpose. While a dual battery system isn't necessary for a stationary off-grid setup; it is a near necessity when providing… Continue reading Chapter 12: Dual Battery Systems
Solar Charge Controllers are specialized battery chargers that regulate the energy produced by solar panels, while charging the battery bank. While solar charge controllers come in a vast range of prices, power ratings and features, they all fall into one of two basic categories: Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). PWM (Pulse… Continue reading Chapter 8: Solar Charge Controllers
The Battery Bank is your primary source of power when off-grid. While we will also be adding solar panels to recharge our system, the bulk of the power will come from the battery bank. Because of this we need to seriously consider how much energy we, not only consume in an average day, but how much… Continue reading Chapter 5: Sizing The Battery Bank
