Cut your electricity bill,
without getting ripped off.
I test solar gear you can buy and install yourself, no pro tools, no endless paperwork, and above all no sugarcoating.
The author
Alex Carter, weekend tinkerer
Obsessed with energy optimization, I test gear on my balcony and in my garage that anyone can install themselves. No engineer jargon: I tell you what really works and what let me down.
Gear tested for real Installed at my place
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Portable Power Stations
All-in-one power stations and solar generators for camping, RVs, and keeping the essentials running during a blackout.
Read the guide →Home Backup & Batteries
Whole-home and partial backup batteries to keep the lights on when the grid goes down, and cut your power bill.
Read the guide →Off-Grid & DIY Solar
Build your own system: panels, charge controllers, inverters, and 12V batteries for RVs, vans, and cabins.
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