Joe O'ConnorinOff Grid SolarHow to build a Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for less than $400 per kWhBuy Used EV battery modules, such as the Nissan Leaf.7 min read·May 30, 2019--1--1
Joe O'ConnorThe Future of Energy is RenewableBecause it’s cheap, not because it’s clean4 min read·Feb 13, 2018----
Joe O'ConnorinSolar Micro GridDoes Fossil Fuel Stand a Chance in the Era of Renewable Energy?Solar and wind are real threats to conventional energy sources4 min read·Apr 17, 2017----
Joe O'ConnorinSolar Micro GridBattery Showdown: Lead-Acid vs. Lithium-IonWhich is the best battery for an off grid energy system?7 min read·Jan 23, 2017--14--14
Joe O'ConnorinSolar Micro GridDitching the Grid for SolarSolar Microgrids, The Only Logical Future8 min read·Dec 10, 2016----
Joe O'ConnorinSolar Micro GridSolarCity, Tesla, and VirungaBuilding Solar Micro Grids for the guardians of Africa’s oldest and most biodiverse national park8 min read·Aug 22, 2016--3--3
Joe O'ConnorinSolar Micro GridCommunication Breakdown for UtilitiesOur utility grid’s communication protocol functions like the post office but will function more like the Internet in the near future.3 min read·Apr 5, 2016----
Joe O'ConnorinSolar Micro GridUnderstanding Micro GridsThe jury is out on the definition of a micro grid4 min read·Mar 22, 2016----
Joe O'ConnorinOff Grid SolarPower & Energy: What’s the Difference?In the solar industry, we spend a lot of time explaining how solar saves homeowners money by reducing their utility bill. Solar equipment…5 min read·Mar 12, 2016----
Joe O'ConnorinOff Grid SolarChoosing a Lead Acid Battery for Off Grid SolarLead acid batteries have large capacities and are often available in many places around the world. But which lead acid battery should you…4 min read·Mar 9, 2016----