The Home Solar project



Solar at Christmas...

This section of my site documents my forays into the world of solar power. Included are discussions about the conversion of my Elec-Trak mower to solar power, and the conversion of my work shed from grid power to 100% solar.

I like to consider this my continuing diary of a solar system: I have been learning a *lot* while doing, and I hope my experiences can help others.

Solar powered Elec-Trak links:

  • April 11, 2002 update: Adding a fourth panel and thoughts of solar cars
  • March 7, 2002 update: The Elec-Trak goes solar.
  • January 17, 2002 update: Adding an Elec-Trak
  • Solar powered shed links:

  • November 17, 2002 update: Grid-Tie installed, and some changes...
  • May 28, 2002 update: I have the answer: Go GRID TIE with a MicroSine!
  • May 15, 2002 update: More panels-Where do I put this POWER!
  • December 15, 2001 update: Misc notes and yet another panel.
  • October 27, 2001 update: The shed gets disconnects
  • October 14, 2001 update: The new panel is in and running.
  • October 11, 2001 update: Time for another panel and a schematic!
  • October 2001 update We add lights and LEDs to the shed.
  • In the beginning: Describes the origin of the Solar shed project and the first steps
  • Miscellaneous links:

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