Build Guides intermediate
How to Build a DIY LiFePO4 Battery Bank: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to building a LiFePO4 battery bank for solar — cell selection, BMS wiring, fusing, and safety from hands-on experience.
Build Guides
Step-by-step project walkthroughs with photos from actual builds — van solar, off-grid cabins, DIY powerwalls, and more.
Build Guides beginner
Getting Started with DIY Solar: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know before building your first DIY solar system — from panel selection to battery sizing.
Build Guides advanced
Grid-Tied Solar with Battery Backup: What You Need to Know
How hybrid solar systems work, what they cost, and where DIY ends and an electrician begins — from someone running one.
Build Guides intermediate
How to Size and Install an MPPT Charge Controller
Step-by-step guide to sizing, installing, and programming an MPPT charge controller for your DIY solar system with real-world examples.
Build Guides intermediate
DIY Solar for Your RV or Van: A Complete Build Guide
Plan and install a mobile solar system for your van or RV — panel selection, battery sizing, wiring, and shore power integration.
Build Guides beginner
Solar Panel Wiring: Series vs Parallel vs Series-Parallel Explained
When to wire solar panels in series, parallel, or series-parallel — with real voltage/current math and shade impact analysis.