Tuesday 22 February 2022

EcoFlow RIVER + 110W Solar Panel

Compact and portable, the EcoFlow RIVER series is an ideal recreational power that provides you the accessibility to handy wall outlets. The EcoFlow RIVER series is the perfect companion for camping, over-landing, tailgating, boating, etc. Feel free to attach and detach the Extra Battery to meet your needs.

11 Lbs lightweight and portable power station;

Support 80% of essential devices with X-Boost mode on;

Fast AC recharge within 1.6 hours;

Handy Control with EcoFlow App;

Modularized capacity to grow with your needs, from 288Wh to 576Wh with Extra Battery

More: https://ca.ecoflow.com/products/river-solar-generator-110w-solar-panel

Saturday 19 February 2022

The easiest food to grow … Organic Apples. Delicious and excellent Cash crop.

If you are looking for an easy food to grow consider the Apple. About 15 years ago we planted 2 Apple Tree Seedlings that cost about $20 each. We were told that we needed at least 2 so that they could cross pollinate. I'm glad we planted 2.
We chose the Golden Delicious and Empire Apple Varieties. We do not use any chemicals or pesticides on these trees and now get thousands of delicious organic apples every year.

What do you do with thousands of apples? Well we eat an apple a day starting in August... then we make apple pies, apple crisp, apple sauce, apple vinegar and dehydrated apple chips... ok that's a few hundred apples.

What do we do with the rest ?

We sell them. To deer hunters, horse farms, and Dairy cow farmers. A large organic apple can sell for $3 per apple. We sell ours for $1 an apple and $100 for a bushel.

There are about 130 apples in a bushel and this summer and fall we sold over 60 bushels of apples. That's a $6,000 income from 2 dwarf apple trees. We even sell the apples that start falling from the Tree in July and August. Who buys such apples ? Deer hunters amd Horse Farms. We get $20 a bushel for these apples.

Thursday 10 February 2022

Where to buy Solar Panels ? Best Prices & Quality

A question that comes up every day in the "Living off the Grid" Facebook Group is where is the best place to buy Solar Panels ... so I'm going to start a list here on the Group blog and will update often. You can also include your preferred place to buy Solar panels in the Comments below and I will add to the list.


USA:

1. The Top place I see Recommended by Group Members so far is: https://www.wholesalesolar.com/
They list them by cost per watt ...  https://www.wholesalesolar.com/solar-panels
They have discounted Solar Panels you can buy by the palett (25) as low as .77 cents per watt.
So the more you buy the lower the price.  They currently have Free Freight February going on.

2. Home Depot will have sales on Solar panels that brings the cost down to $1 per watt and will offer Free Shipping. (Watch for Sales)  http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Solar-100-Watt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel-for-RV-s-Boats-and-12-Volt-Systems-GS-Star-100W/204211365

3. Renogy is often mentioned in the Group. I know that Amazon.com sells these and includes Free Shipping:   Renogy 100W Polycrystalline Photovoltaic $126 with Free Shipping (Watch for Sales)  http://amzn.to/2kG8mMn\


4. Fabtech has new and used panels for as low as .37 per watt.  http://fabtech.net/products/  300W+ Mono Solar Laminates from US manufacturer

CANADA:


1. Solacity  in Kemptville Ontario has a 260 watt solar panel for $202 CDN which works out to 77 cents CDN per watt or 54 cents US$ per watt  ... http://www.solacity.com/product/canadian-solar-cs6p-260p/


2. SolarTrader.ca where they have panels that are manufactured in Ontario and sell for $1 per watt (Shipping is $133.64 )
http://www.solartrader.ca/Solar_Panels_Ontario_Cost__Solar_Panel_Prices_Ontario


3. Many people starting out will also buy solar panels at Canadian Tire whenever there is a sale. Regular prices are very high. http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/household-pets/solar-panels-accessories/solar-panels.html?adlocation=LIT_Category_Lifestyle_EnergyProductionCat_SolarPanel_en


Here is a Website that lists the Best Prices on Solar Panels: http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/surveys/free-solar-panel-price-survey/

Currently: Canadian Solar CS6X-320P is listed at the lowest Cost per panel at $0.51 per watt
Please list your Favorite place to buy Solar Panels in comments below with cost per watt and your commentary on why it's the best place to buy Solar Panels.

Friday 4 February 2022

Portable Lightweight 80 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline foldable Solar Panel with Inverter Charge Controller

These portable Lightweight Solar Panels with Charge Controller are perfect for anybody living on the go.  Off-grid, Camping, Van-Life etc etc....

Available in USA for $ 99.99 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748GKHZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_LuhzAbJYTW98C

POWERFUL AND LIGHTWEIGHT: This solar panel packs 80W of power yet is only 0.2 in thick and weighs only 4lbs, making it easier to transport, hang, and remove.

FOLDABLE AND PORTABLE DESIGN: The panel is well protected in a thick fabric pocket sewn. A practical carrying handle is available easy to carry and use and with, Ideal to use for camping, camping, climbing, hiking, picnic, charging your car battery, or in emergencies .

HIGH CONVERSION EFFICIENCY: With high efficiency monocrystalline solar cell, you will get greater power efficiency even though the panel is smaller than a traditional model.Maximizes system output by reducing mismatch loss; 100% EL testing on all DOKIO solar modules, guaranteed no hot spots.

CAN USE WITHOUT BATTERY:FREE INVERTER SOLAR CONTROLLER for you (save 40 dollars)!Just throw away your heavy battery, this controller can use without battery, one Dokio solar panel and one Dokio new inverter controller meet everything.