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Welcome to the Maverick Solar DIY Workshop!
Our specialty is helping the Do-it-yourself solar enthusiast. Learn more about the products available and the technologies involved in making your own power...
 The Basics What's New! Systems!
  Solar Electricity

Grid-Tie Solar
· Design Your Own Grid-Tie System
· Xantrex String Inverter Sizing


Off-Grid Solar
· Design Your Own Off-Grid System

Grid-Interactive Solar
· Design Your Own Grid-Interactive System


Solar Hot Water
· ART-TEC DTC-1 Pump Controller
· EL SID DC Pumps
· Solar Hot Water Basics

· Example SDHW Drainback System


Wind Power
· Air-X & EZ-Tower
· Betz' Law Notes
· Whisper 200 Install


Library of the Sun
· Basic Solar Power Systems
· Batteries & Enclosures
· Battery Cable Construction
· Books
· Charge Controllers
· Generators & Chargers
· Metering
· Panel Mounting Systems
· Solar Electric Panels
· Tools for DIY
· Wires & Cables

Manufacturer's Corner


· Baby Box
· Big Baby Box
· Classic Charge Controller
· e-Panel Tutorial
· Mini-DC Disconnect
·
PV Disconnect (MNPV6 MNPV3)
· Quad Box


· Remote Meter RM-1
· SureSine 300W Inverter
 


· FX Inverters
· FLEXware
· FLEXmax 80 Charger
· HUB Communication Manager
· MATE Remote Control
· MX60 Charge Controller
· PSPV Array Disconnect

· OLD: PS2AC PS2DC


· GT String Inverters
· XW Systems
· XW Charge Controller

Global Sales Partners
Spain:
 ·
Renovables del Sur
Zimbabwe:
 · Madison Solar Engineering

 


· Update: Meet the MidNite Solar Classic Solar
& Wind Charge Controller - Another Day Closer!



Meet the MidNite Solar XW e-Panel



Meet the Outback Power FLEXmax 80



· Meet the Outback Power FLEXware 500



Meet the Apollo Solar T80 TurboCharger

Off-Grid
· "IkePak" Emergency Power
Example Emergency Power System Using an Igloo Cooler. Built in response to Hurricane Ike.
 

· Solar Powered Airstream
RVs like Solar and this classic is no exception.
 

· Example "Tim's" Backup System
Example Backup System Using MidNite Solar Mini-DC DC Disconnect.
This system powers the backup loads and runs in "HBX" mode.
 
· See another system based on the Mini-DC located in Puerto Rico
· See another system based on the e-Panel located in Hawaii

· Example "Isle of Elle" Cabin System
Example Cabin System Using MidNite Solar e-Panel DC Disconnect. Located in South Carolina, this system powers the Island's water, lights & shop.
 

· Example "Two Creeks" Cabin System
Example Cabin System Using Outback Power PS2AC & PS2DC Power Panel. Located in Texas, this system powers the refrigerator, water, lights & office.
 

Grid-Interactive
· Example Maverick's Grid-Interactive System
One Outback GVFX3524 Inverter with PS2 Disconnects, Mounting Plate, MX60, HUB & MATE and 2.73 Watt of Solar Panels.
 

· Example "Mike's" Grid-Interactive System
One Outback GVFX3524 Inverter with Complete PS2 Disconnects, 8 each L16s and 10 75W PVs.
 

Misc Systems
· Solar Powered Garden Wagon
You read that right. A Demo System on wheels.
 

· Lawn Mower Powered by the Sun
Modern way of cutting the Grass
 

· RV Solar Systems
Provides for basic lights and can power the coach a few hours a day.
 

· Remote Power
Light at the barn, no wires to run or ditch to dig...

· Electric Fence
Solar Power can be used for just about anything!
 

e-mail me your photos... Let's showcase your system...

 
 
 
 
       
 Maverick's Personal Interests  
  · Making Furniture
· Painting
· Sculpture (Bronze)
· Horses (BEHS)
   

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