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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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.
When the Grid Goes Dark: AI's Hidden Danger
33-minute structural analysis of cascading failures in a grid-down scenario: water systems, air quality, medical cold chains, sanitation, and the thermodynamic baselines required for household survival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 1951 Law That Can Erase an Invention
Explores the Invention Secrecy Act, patent suppression mechanisms, and controversial alternative energy inventors.
Upgrading the Battery Shelf BMS: Overkill-JBD to JK-PB Battery Management System
30-minute walkthrough replacing and configuring a battery management system in a residential off-grid solar setup, with cabling and balance-wire installation details.
MAJOR Upgrade to our Off Grid Solar Power System
Wall-mounting solar panels to avoid winter snow burial, wiring series-parallel configs, and measuring real output gains.
Why Electricity Is Becoming So Expensive
Examines rising electricity costs and explores strategies for reducing power bills through improved energy management.
When the Grid Dies: How You Rebuild Society Without Losing Liberty
Thirty-five minutes on community organizing priorities after permanent grid failure—security, food production, and governance structures.
US Natural Gas Shortfalls by 2030: The Math
Economist walks through data-center demand, LNG exports, and reserve math to show why domestic natural gas may tighten sharply.
RV Battery Selection and Off-Grid Electrical Systems Live Stream
Eighty-minute live Q&A on choosing and sizing batteries for RVs, vans, boats, and off-grid cabins; covers system design fundamentals.
The Real Reason Power Bills Are Skyrocketing
Grid infrastructure costs, AI data centers, EVs, and renewables — what's actually driving your electric bill up, plus practical ways to cut usage.
Overnight Wood Harvest Camp
Solo firewood harvest documenting red oak felling, bucking with a small chainsaw, hot tent setup with wood stove, and reflections on mental health.
Living Off Grid: Generator Oil Change and Self Haircuts
36-minute walkthrough of generator maintenance and cutting your own hair—practical skills for reducing dependence on external services during off-grid living.
3D Printed PM Generator
50-minute build walkthrough for a 3D-printed permanent-magnet generator suitable for small-scale off-grid power generation.
Living off grid - Small cabin power setup
68-minute walkthrough of designing and building a small cabin power system for off-grid living, covering energy generation and storage fundamentals.
Fueling Change with HomeBiogas: The Off-Grid System Turning Waste Into Sustainable Energy
54-minute interview with HomeBiogas co-founder on converting food scraps and organic waste into renewable energy for off-grid households and homesteads.
Steam Engines, Wind Turbines and Ways To Generate Power
Hour-long overview of steam engines, wind turbines, and alternative power generation methods for off-grid and grid-down energy independence.
Convert any common can into a wood-burning stove: hobo stove DIY
32-minute walkthrough converting food cans into portable wood-burning stoves using SIEGE STOVE cross-members, with optional side-toaster upgrades.