Off-Grid Solar is an Alternative Energy consulting, design and installation company in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite National Park. Founded in 1992 and originally a ocean going yacht outfitting business, there has always been an ethic of designing and building extremely reliable systems for people who can not afford to be without power.
My expertise comes from working in Silicon Valley during the boom years in the Test and Measurement industry for Hewlett Packard. After my wife and I retired, we bought a sailboat and logged 14,000 ocean miles, cruising both sides of Central America. The years at HP and on the ocean solidified the idea that people’s lives and well being will depend on using the best design, materials and skill. This blend of doing quality design with time-tested as well as the latest equipment is my philosophy.
Talk to me about your project. I can help expand your dream of being independent and having all the good things provided to life away from power lines. Our creative personally-tested solutions add value to your home and make the transition to off grid easy. I can also offer individual system purchase/sizing and on-site advice to allow you to do the installation. My system #1 is around $16K, installed, depending on the site. I base all my designs on solar tracking of the sun. Having the solar array follow the sun is the best way to insure charging during most weather conditions. In the foothills of the Sierra my systems often need less than 14 days of generator usage, for 2 hours each day annually. System #1 has an option for those desiring not to have to run a generator.
Solar domestic hot water, water catchment cisterns, and new home design review are other aspects on which I can advise you. Building codes and building departments are areas in which I can keep the sailing smooth. Off-grid living can be a satisfying and rewarding experience. My expertise can enable you to achieve this goal by avoiding common problems, utilizing my experience and through knowledge base.
Surrounded by nature and living away from the hustle and bustle of urban life is the main attraction of this lifestyle. The right electronics and design will enable this to work for you also.
Advantages of using Off-Grid Solar
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