Energy
Off-grid power, portable stations, solar setups, fuel storage, and grid-down priorities. The category where buying smart means understanding watt-hours, not just brand names.
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We're in The Most Dangerous Period Right Now With Doomberg
Analysis of oil markets, energy geopolitics, and systemic risks in the current macro environment.
Iran's New Terms: US Siege Strategy Will Cripple Allies
Analysis of Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage, US containment strategy, and cascading economic pressure on Gulf allies and Europe.
The Overwatch With Suburban Prepper Epi 8: Three Threats Now
Analyze three active systemic threats: Strait of Hormuz disruption, grid vulnerability to heat waves, and heat stroke recognition and treatment.
What Size System Is Right for You
Three complete DIY solar backup systems ($1,500, $5,000, $20,000): parts lists, wiring, battery storage, and what each budget actually powers during an outage.
Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap
Analysis of Iran's strategic options regarding Hormuz closure, sanctions leverage, and why sustained blockade poses long-term economic risks.
German Designed Thor 5000 Battery by Gobel Power: 5kWh Capacity Review and Testing
35-minute teardown and capacity test of a compact 51.2V/100Ah lithium battery system designed for off-grid solar setups, including cell inspection and thermal imaging.
Reckoning: The Truth About Our Off Grid Homestead | Rock Rich S2EP1
41-minute walkthrough of acquiring, transporting, and installing 35 solar panels and two 350-lb batteries on an off-grid homestead, with real-time problem-solving and family collaboration.
Turmoil Tuesday - Are You Training & Practicing?
Hour-long discussion on developing and maintaining practical preparedness skills, with featured gear for off-grid communications and solar power systems.
Found a Missing Puzzle Piece to Our Cabin-Build! The Finnish Mass Heater
Swedish off-gridders document discovering and implementing Finnish masonry heaters for passive heating on their mountain homestead renovation.
Used vs. New Solar Panels: Real-World Performance and Cost Comparison
Three-hour livestream comparing used and new solar panels with performance data, cost breakdowns, and guidance for home backup, RV, and off-grid applications.
Diagnosing and replacing a failed Daly BMS with a 300A JK in a Muller 12V/200Ah battery
Step-by-step repair of an off-grid battery system: diagnosing a failed BMS via cell voltage readings, physically replacing it with a JK model, and testing with thermal imaging.
The Window Is Closing
Comprehensive threat assessment and action items spanning fuel storage, medical response, communications, home security, and tactical readiness.
Data Centers, Digital Twins and Global Lockdown
Tech expert analysis of data center infrastructure, digital systems, and potential disruption scenarios affecting global connectivity.
Solar Backup for Hurricanes, Blackouts & Disasters
Live roundtable on designing and using solar + battery backup systems for home power during hurricanes, blackouts, and other disasters, with real-world lessons and common mistakes.
6 Months Building Real Resilience: Our Scorecard
Off-grid homestead self-audit across water, energy, food, land, skills, community, and emergency systems — what's working, what's exposed, and one actionable step per layer.
Prepare for Grid-Down!
34-minute overview of household strategies, gear, and planning for extended power outages from CME, EMP, or infrastructure failure.
Oil Supply Collapse, Exponential Debt, and Household Preparedness
39-minute analysis of global oil supply disruptions, energy's role in economic stability, and why households should prepare for fuel shortages and financial instability.
Troubleshooting Battery SOC and Charging Phases
92-minute live troubleshooting session on battery state-of-charge monitoring and charging phases for off-grid and mobile electrical systems.
Trump, Pickaxe Mountain Oil Reserves, and Elite Gold Hoarding
Analysis of alleged US oil reserve movements, strategic energy policy shifts, and precious metals storage by institutional actors.
Iran Will Now Run Out the Clock: The Houthis Will Close Another Strait with Elijah Magnier
Analysis of Iranian strategy, Houthi blockade tactics, and the risk of strait closure affecting global energy markets and supply chains.
US-Iran War, Round Three
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and implications for global energy security and great-power competition.
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Analysis of Russia's energy crisis, battlefield momentum, and diplomatic strategy as Ukraine conflict escalates and Western support solidifies.
U.S. Attacks Iran; IRGC Closes Strait
Analysis of US-Iran military escalation and Iranian strait closure, with implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
First Friday Live Stream: Off-Grid Electrical Systems Q&A
Live technical Q&A on off-grid and mobile electrical systems, featuring product updates, installation services, and expert troubleshooting from the Explorist team.
Israel Threatens Trump; Russia Fuel Crisis; Hormuz Strait Analysis
Assessment of geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the US, Russian fuel supply disruptions, and Strait of Hormuz energy security risks.
Gobel Power Project X: 35kWh Battery Shelf Review and Upgrades
30-minute hands-on review of a DIY solar battery kit with 35kWh capacity, covering assembly, component evaluation, design flaws, and recommended upgrades.
Groundwork Begins Our Biggest Homestead Project Yet
34-minute walkthrough of off-grid infrastructure work: installing water and power lines, land clearing, access roads, and renovating abandoned stone structures on a 5-acre rural property.
Busbar & Cable Connections for 4x 250A with an Electric Crimper Tool
35-minute walkthrough of crimping 95mm² cables and routing power distribution to busbars and MCCBs in an off-grid battery system installation.
How to Make Your Home Grid-Down Ready
50-minute walkthrough of grid-down preparedness: securing power, water, food, heat, and security on any budget, urban or rural.
Making a Cold Cabin Feel Like Home | Alone Off-Grid
Six-month timelapse of building and winterizing an off-grid mountain cabin: fireplace construction, water sourcing, firewood management, seasonal adaptation.
Homestead Sights & Sounds from a Very Odd Spring in the Mountains of Wyoming
54-minute walkthrough of off-grid mountain homestead operations: gravity-fed water systems, wood heating, food preservation, composting toilets, gardening in harsh climate, and seasonal wildlife observations.
JK Inverter-BMS and JK B-Series BMS in Parallel: Adding Extra Safety to the Battery Shelf
32-minute hands-on workshop configuring dual JK battery management systems in parallel for improved safety and communication with Victron inverter controls in off-grid solar setups.
Iran Talks, Vance's Position, and Hidden Oil Crisis
Analysis of Iran nuclear negotiations, US geopolitical positioning, and global oil market dynamics.
Strait of Hormuz Closed: Guess Who We're Sending to Get it Re-Opened?
Analysis of US military response to Strait of Hormuz closure and implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
Yixiang 12V/628Ah DIY Kit - High Capacity Battery Build and Performance Test
37-minute walkthrough building a 628Ah DIY lithium battery system from pre-assembled components, with capacity testing and inverter load trials.
Versailles Memorandum: US faces Minsk Agreement dilemma
Analysis of the Iran memorandum's geopolitical implications, energy security risks, and parallels to failed diplomatic agreements.
The Iran War is Not Over, the MOU is a Sham. Round 2 Will be Worse.
Analysis of escalating Iran-Israel tensions, energy market disruption risks, and implications for supply chain security.
Iran MOU Signed: Oil Crisis Continues, Will Ceasefire Last?
Analysis of Iran's signed memorandum of understanding and its implications for global oil markets and geopolitical stability.
Why Is the Government Hiding Free Energy
Examine the Invention Secrecy Act, patent suppression claims, and historical inventors whose energy breakthroughs allegedly faced government obstruction.
Massive Home Build Progress + Transforming the Dome Exterior
36-minute walkthrough of off-grid home construction progress, focusing on dome structure exterior finishing and site development.
Power Grid Threat: What Every Prepper Needs to Know
34-minute analysis of AI infrastructure's strain on power grids, at-risk regions, and updated household power-outage preparedness steps tied to food storage and emergency planning.
What a New Energy War within Iran will do to Oil Prices
Analysis of Iran's internal power dynamics and their implications for global oil markets and energy security.
SolArk 15K Whole-Home Battery Backup Install: Time-of-Use Grid Charging Strategy
32-minute install walkthrough: SolArk 15K inverter, LiFePO4 battery bank, and grid time-of-use programming to eliminate electric bills without solar panels.
Old vs New: The Smartest Way to Upgrade an OEM RV Electrical System
82-minute live comparison of original equipment versus aftermarket upgrades for RV electrical systems, covering design trade-offs and installation approaches.
Gobel Power Battery Monitoring Kit and Home Assistant Integration
35-minute walkthrough on integrating Gobel Power, PACE, and JK-BMS battery systems with Home Assistant via Waveshare gateways for real-time monitoring of off-grid solar setups.
The Hidden Dependencies That Will Blindside You When the Power Goes Out
Survival instructor Tim MacWelch covers cascading failures during power loss, critical first 72-hour needs, and practical family skills.
EVE LF304 Capacity Test after 4 Years of Daily Usage: Battery Shelf Performance
Four-year degradation study of EVE LF304 lithium cells in an off-grid battery bank, comparing current capacity against baseline measurements from 2022.
Rebuilding a Free Society After Infrastructure Failure
Explores community resilience through renewable energy, water purification, and food production after grid collapse.