Cooking with the sun is a unique experience. I’ve used and tested a couple of solar ovens here over the years. This one is really tiny but I’ve also done a review of the Solavore Sport Solar Oven which is quite large. I purchased the GoSun Go on one of … Read more
Brand-new Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro just hit the market with a bang. Billed as the “Ultimate Power Master” due to its impressive 3,024-watt-hour power capacity, versatility, and portability. It’s a bundle that includes the Explorer 3000 Pro power station and two 200-Watt SolarSaga solar panels. If you’re at all … Read more
When we decided to convert our school bus into our future home on wheels, we knew we wanted the ability to live off grid. In order to do that we needed power, and what better power than the sun itself? We researched extensively online, asked people directly on the Instagram … Read more
I had planned to write about the GoSun Camp 365 several months ago. GoSun however asked me to wait as it was not yet in production. It is now available. I personally love this concept. If the price for me wasn’t an issue I’d order one right now. This is … Read more
If you live in a cold climate solar heaters make a lot of sense. They can pretty much supply free heat during the day. Unfortunately, the designs of solar heaters have not been very good until recently. In today’s podcast, Ethan discusses with DIY tinkerer Eric Latocki about his design … Read more
In his podcast, Ethan talks with Rick Moore about the challenges of living on a 50-ft sailboat. The sailboat, the Sophisticated Lady, is fully set up to live off-grid for months at a time, with solar and wind power, a water desalination unit, and even a garden on board. Rick … Read more
Our Story Mike, the founder and owner of Evolve Solar Teardrop Trailers ™, has been building trailers for over 41 years. When one of his friends asked him to build a tiny camper, Mike decided to create a solar-powered teardrop trailer that would be fully insulated and waterproof. Evolve Solar … Read more
Tiny home living is all about reducing waste. Whether that is getting rid of wasted space, ditching unneeded items, or reducing the number of resources you use, being in a tiny home goes hand in hand with being more efficient with everything. That efficiency makes tiny homes ideal candidates for … Read more
Imagine you’re building an off-grid tiny house and you’re trying to figure out your solar setup. You’re going to need panels, batteries, and a charge controller at a minimum. But how big should your system be? You might be inclined to head online to find a solar energy calculator to … Read more
Many people will pay over $4,000 for a kilowatt of solar panels on their tiny home busses. I installed solar panels on my large 1989 skoolie for less than a thousand dollars. How? It’s more simple than you might think. Here are the four steps I followed to install the … Read more
I’ve been having fun baking with a solar oven. I have had the Solavore Sport Solar Oven for several months now but with an extremely cold winter and our daughter getting married in January and very little sunshine in central Oregon it has taken me till now to test … Read more
Sponsored Post Don’t Make these Solar Generator Mistakes! If you’re in the market for a solar generator you are a wise person. Let’s make that clear up front. As you know, there are LOTS of reasons you would want a back-up generator. And let’s face it, most people don’t like … Read more