Portable solar power

Step-n-Start - a Motor Pull-Starting Assist for Those That Need a Little Help: I proudly purchased one of those nasty little 2kW generators from Aldi's figuring it would get us by if we lose power after a storm. The only thing I didn't count on is that I'm the only one in the family that can pull start a small engine.&nb…

Building a vehicle mounted solar power system? Let me help.

By Dyers Eve I had been thinking of constructing a portable solar generator for some time. I remember seeing a news story on a local company that was marketing a “new” product. It was an 1800 watt portable solar generator with a 100 watt solar panel. I will not link their product here, I do ... Read more

Find out what size solar panel you need to charge your battery with our free solar panel size calculator. Quickly calculate the solar panel size you need to charge a battery -- whether it's a lithium or lead acid battery.

How would you survive in a post-apocalyptic world? The Survival Ready Contest is brought to you in partnership with AMC’s The Walking Dead, and any and all survival-themed projects are eligible. The show follows a group of survivors who band together to survive and adapt in a post-apocalyptic world filled with walkers and opposing groups, who are often more dangerous than the dead. Each person brings a unique skill set to the group. To celebrate the return of The Walking Dead, Sundays at…

Learn how to set up a solar panel system in JUST 4 steps. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make your own solar power system today.

A solar tracker is a device that orients solar panels toward the sun to maximize energy capture throughout the day. By automatically adjusting the angle of solar panels, a solar tracker can increase their efficiency by up to 40% compared to stationa…

DIY Size & Build a Battery Power Backup Generator W/ 12V Deep Cycle Batteries: ***NOTE: Be careful when working with batteries and electricity. Do not short batteries. Use insulated tools. Follow all safety rules when working with electricity.*** Be prepared before the next time the power goes out with a standby battery power…

This detailed video shows how to build a basic solar powered set-up. Ideal for camping, boats, motor-homes, caravans or if scaled up can be used to power an

Portable, Solar 12V Battery Pack: Camping these days usually means bringing along things that need power. Usually I’d just use the cars 12v outlet but I find this a hassle, especially if you have to charge your phone at night. So, after being inspired by a build my youngest brothe…

Toby Kinkaid is raising funds for SunJack™ - Rugged Portable Solar Power for All Terrains on Kickstarter! SunJack™ - Portable solar power platform for power tools, lights, and electronics. Disaster relief power. Production run 20 units.

The different types of portable power stations. Mobile solar power supply.

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Battery monitors, on the face of it, are a simple yet essential piece of kit for many. No more so than for Kelly Beasley and Marshall Wendler of CampAddict. Kelly recently got in touch with me about their insightful experience with a BMV (Battery Monitor Victron) – a BMV-700 in this instance. Victron offer a […]

A car battery can do more than start a car. Here's how to combine several into a survival power bank that operates power tools and devices.

Two 12 volt batteries in parallel with a switch and outlets. Full post on malimish.com/blog/2009/02/12/our-portable-battery-bank/

Solar generators provide modest amounts of backup electrical power in emergencies or away from the grid. Learn to build your own solar generator right here.