2022 Tesla Plaid Problems from Day 1

12-14-2021 • DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

I pulled this video after posting it last night, but it needs to stay up. I am tired of tesla fanboys making silly excuses for these issues. Some people also complained that this has nothing to do with solar, and I disagree.

Sol-Ark 12K Inverter, Is it worth it?

11-29-2021 • David Poz - YouTube

Is the Sol-Ark 12K Outdoor inverter really worth $7,000? It's such a premium price. Personally, I don't need all the features so I don't think it's worth it for me.

These SPIM08 Cells are Crazy Powerful.

11-18-2021 • David Poz - YouTube

Golf Cart Update! I'm adding a 36V SPIM08HP module to the gold golf cart. This module is capable of 2,400 Amp pulse! That's insane. These cells also come in pairs which will be perfect for E-bike builds.

It's Alive! DIY Tiny House Powerwall makes power!

11-18-2021 • David Poz - YouTube

We fire up the powerwall for the first time on Solar!

Forget Lithium Ion Here's How We Store Solar & Wind Energy

10-19-2021 • Two Bit da Vinci - YouTube.com

We have spent so much time digging into grid energy storage solution, and well this, might be the most promising solution we've come across. The ESS Iron Flow Battery requires no lithium, nickel, or cobalt. The only ingredients are water, salt, and i

Back in Stock: Budget 5kWh 24/48V Server Rack LiFePO4

10-19-2021 • Will Prowse - DYI Solar

Just a heads-up everyone, these batteries will be out of stock pretty soon. They have x1600 48V models and x600 24V models.

Perfect pressure boosts high-density lithium metal battery performance

10-19-2021 • New Atlas

Material scientists have taken a step toward this future, demonstrating how applying a very specific amount of pressure to a lithium-metal battery during cycling can prevent the formation of tentacle-like growths that would otherwise bring them undon

Homestead must-haves: The best solar batteries for off-grid use

10-12-2021 • Natural News - Virgilio Marin

Using solar panels alone is not enough to efficiently power your off-grid home. For better energy storage, you might want to consider installing solar batteries.

Solar-Powered Stella Vita Camper Has Pop-Up Roof, Pop-Out Panels

09-24-2021 • Motor1

It can travel up to 453 miles on a sunny day.

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

09-10-2021 • Green Tech Media

Low-carbon grids need longer-duration storage, but few technologies have succeeded at scale. Here's the current roster of best bets.

16S LiFePO4 Active Balancer Problems (Not Beginner Friendly)

09-03-2021 • DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

Lithium Ion Batteries

SOK Battery: Best budget 12V LiFePO4 is back in stock

08-26-2021 • DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

Battery review

Parallel 3 Inverters Together, off grid 48V 120/240, 1-Month Update

08-26-2021 • David Poz - YouTube

Last month I paralleled 3 inverters together to increase their output. Now it has been one month of running my home and garage on them and it's time for an update. Bottom line, they have been working excellent.

Does my 13kW Offgrid Solar System require Grounding? Is it Grounded?

08-16-2021 • DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

I follow Mike Holt and ABYC for grounding considerations

$399 TalentCell 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Offgrid Solar Battery

08-11-2021 • DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

Battery comparisons

"An Environmental Disaster": An EV Battery Metals Crunch Is On The Horizon

08-02-2021 • Zero Hedge

...As The Industry Races To Recycle

Power your House with a Husky 48v 5.3kwh LiFePO4 Battery! BigBattery.com Test Review

07-06-2021 • AveRage Joe - YouTube.com

Simulating a Rolling Blackout and Powering my House with one of BigBatteries New 48v 5.3kwh Lifepo4 Husky Batteries!!! Could go off-grid with 2 or more!!! Save some cash with my 10%off Discount code joe10

The Race Is On: GM Makes Multimillion Dollar Investment In U.S. Lithium Project

07-05-2021 • Zero Hedge

"This will supply a sizeable amount of our lithium needs."

Cheapest Pre-built 48V Battery, LiFePO4, Update when to buy

06-30-2021 • David Poz - YouTube

Update on my cabinet of LiFePO4 batteries, how they have been working and when you can buy some yourself.

Panasonic Has Sold Its Entire Stake In Tesla

06-25-2021 • Zero Hedge

Panasonic aims to "reduce its reliance" on Tesla.

Sandy Munro on 4680 Batteries, Structural Batteries and Gigacasting

05-28-2021 • Next Big Future - Brian Wang

Sandy Munro talked about Tesla's key near term technology. He indicates that Panasonic shifting to provide 4680 batteries will make it far faster to ramp 4680.

I Installed a Power Plant Myself | HUGE DIY Solar Panel System

05-27-2021 • Frugal Repair - YouTube.com

I have wanted to get solar panels for a while but I didn't think it was worth it. But prices have come way down, and I also wondered if I could do it myself. This was one of my most challenging projects yet, but so rewarding!

Don't Waste Your Money On Batteries - The Shocking Truth I Discovered When Testing RV Batteries

05-27-2021 • Mortons On The Move - YouTube.com

Don't buy batteries until you watch this! Which RV or boat battery is best? We ran laboratory-controlled tests to determine the best RV battery type by power and cost. This video takes a look at lead acid vs lithium batteries, how much power and e

Dirt Cheap Solar Panels: 250W for $50

05-13-2021 • DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

4500 W Array built in minutes...

Volvo Lithium Battery Tear Down for use in Off Grid Solar Power

05-10-2021 • David Poz - YouTube

We are tearing down a giant lithium battery that came out of a Volvo car. This came out of an EV (electric vehicle) or a hybrid vehicle. It's a very impressive piece of engineering. Ben is using this battery to power his house with solar panels an