Category: Solar / Power / Energy
What’s Really Going On With The Power Grid?
I’ve been concerned about the state of our power grid for years, but the recent solar flare scare (and this discussion on EMP effects) got me to thinking about it even more. The sad truth is that our power grid is quite vulnerable to many problems, including severe weather, domestic terrorism, and cyberattacks. The following…
A 400-Watt Solar Setup Is All You Need?
Most people wrongly believe that they need a massive solar system to live off-grid or for “just in case” the world ends. But that’s not true if you’re careful about what you run and when. If, however, you intend on powering everything you currently use, like the HVAC, clothes dryer, dishwasher, and multiple televisions, then…
Eye-Opening EMP and Solar Flare Presentation
Not that I’m trying to ruin your Thanksgiving week, but I watched this eye-opening presentation below late last week and, although I knew some of the details, I was shocked at the full scope of the problem should a solar flare or EMP occur. In fact, while I mentioned how problematic a solar flare could…
Load Shedding Survival Kits
Have you heard of load shedding before? It’s basically the electric company purposefully cutting power to areas during scheduled times in order to avoid bigger problems down the road because of increasing consumer demand, a lack of maintenance, and probably a bunch of other reasons. It’s a common practice in developing countries and even places…
7kWh (12 panels) for $180?
Thinking that solar is the way to go when the apocalypse kicks off? Maybe. But I can say that having some sort of off-grid solar is usually better than having nothing at all. The problem, as you might know, is that solar is expensive! The panels alone can set you back thousands of dollars (I…
50 Million Without Power: Would You Survive?
I guess I haven’t been watching the news much lately because this is literally news to me! It’s interesting that he starts the video below talking about food and water as well as shelter (in the form of warmth) and an IFAK kit as your top priorities during a power outage, even before discussing comms,…
Power Outage Strategy
We’ve been getting too many power outages near where I live lately, probably due to winds. It’s getting rather annoying. But it’s not a problem because I have my power outage plans in place. If you’re new to the idea, or just want to ensure you’ve got your bases covered, this video by The Urban…
When the Government Fails, Will Your Community Have Power? A Prepper’s Guide to Energy Cooperatives
The most skilled preppers know they won’t be able to trust the national grid to deliver electricity when catastrophe strikes. You can establish a backup plan with energy cooperatives. These resources are critical for connecting communities and building resilience against disasters of all types, whether environmental or socioeconomic. Understanding Community Energy Cooperatives Energy cooperatives provide…
Flexible Solar Panels Better Than Rigid?
I saw the following video below and though there’s no way it’s possible that flexible panels outperform rigid panels, all things considered. Turns out I was right, but not because of massive performance differences. While both Eco-Worth panels performed nearly identically in their head-to-head test on a dollars per watt comparison (see data near the…
