@Solar Power Edge
— · 12 videos curated
Solar power DIY, off-grid systems, inverters, charge controllers, and homesteading technology for household preparedness.
All 12 videos
Water Cooling a 100 Amp MPPT Charge Controller: DIY Thermal Management Test
Practical walkthrough of water-cooling modifications on a high-amperage solar charge controller to reduce operating temperature and improve reliability in off-grid systems.
What's Inside the New PowMr 48V 240V Split Phase Off-Grid Inverter? A Deep Dive Review
Nine-minute teardown of a hybrid solar inverter's internals, architecture, and trade-offs; how one homesteader plans to integrate it into a 48V off-grid system to power 240V loads.
Run Small Portable Freezers with 100-Watt PV Solar Panel + Diodes
Four-minute walkthrough: powering a small portable freezer directly from a 100-watt solar panel using diode-based voltage regulation, no battery required.
Improved Power Inverter Cooling - 3 Simple Methods With Fans
Three practical methods to boost DC-AC inverter cooling efficiency: adding brushless fans, using diodes, and passive airflow design for off-grid systems.
48V DC Oven for Off-Grid Cooking: Building a Streamlined Solar Power Kitchen
Demonstration of a DIY 48V DC oven integrated into a low-voltage off-grid solar system for cooking without grid dependence.
100 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller Review - MakeSkyBlue Updated Design Test
Teardown and bench test of a 100-amp MPPT solar charge controller, examining design improvements, terminal sizing, and thermal performance for off-grid systems.
Temporary Solar Workshop Setup: MPPT Solar Charge Controllers and Off-Grid System Components
24-minute workshop walkthrough of MPPT charge controllers, DC system components, contactors, breakers, and bus-bar wiring for a 48V off-grid solar installation.
Vatrer 560Ah 12.8V LiFePO4 RV Battery — Technical Review & Teardown
Technical review and capacity test of a large-format lithium battery for off-grid and RV systems, with teardown of internal build quality.
ABS Plastic Grid Mounting Plates for DIY Solar Wiring Organization
Two-minute walkthrough on using inexpensive ABS grid plates to organize and align solar wiring components, with specific examples and parts list.
Lost History: 1900s Off-Grid DC — How It Worked Before Solar Power
Four-minute historical overview of how US households and farms powered themselves off-grid with DC systems, batteries, and generators before the centralized grid, with lessons for modern off-grid design.
Testing Renogy's New 3kW PRO Sine Wave Inverter - Technical Review
Ten-minute teardown and load test of Renogy's 12V 3000W sine wave inverter for off-grid and RV systems, with engineering analysis and build-quality assessment.
Am I Asking Too Much? 67 Dollar 1200W 48V Inverter - Off Grid - Let's Look Inside And Test It
Budget 48-volt inverter teardown and load testing: can a $67 pure sine wave unit handle an air conditioner and dehumidifier on an off-grid system?