Who couldn't use a little more energy...? My good neighbors Eric and Ofelia have been so generous with me since they moved in, and recently they made me an offer I couldn't refuse. They are building a shipping container temporary tiny home, and needed 8 window/door frames built and installed.
In exchange, they gave me 10, count'em TEN solar panels, and the steel frame they are mounted on, plus a brand new charge controller, a bunch of wire, connectors, etc.
The array started life as an emergency response trailer that could bring power wherever it was needed in a disaster situation. Our deal was that I would get the solar unit and Eric would keep the trailer.
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For travel, the panels are locked upright, but they can be tilted to whatever angle is best when in use.
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I drove the trailer to my place, and using their Bobcat in the front and my "cherry picker" lift at the back, we raised the whole assembly so I could pull the trailer out.
Today I'm doing wiring. I've had to order a few more parts and some more wire, so that won't be finished for a few days. Eric has a trencher attachment for the bobcat and has offered to come over soon to bury the wire underground.
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Old guy sitting in the shade working on wire.
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Hopefully I'll be able to use all the air conditioning I want, and the batteries will get charged even on hazy days. Molly appears to approve.
