Off-grid homeowner busts popular myth about the usefulness of solar panels — here's what people are getting wrong

Off-grid homeowner busts popular myth about the usefulness of solar panels — here's what people are getting wrong

It turns out solar panels can generate power even when they're covered in snow. Off-grid rancher Jason (@HanbleceyaRanch) showed the proof in a short video.  The setup in Maine was generating 113 watts when snow was still on the panels and about 410 watts once they were cleared. In another video, Jason detailed his 2.5 kilowatt-hour array, which uses a Conext SW4024 inverter, MidNite Solar Classic 150 charge controller, and 12 Rolls Surrette bat…

Best Off-Grid Solar System Packages with Batteries (2025)

Most people buying off-grid solar packages get sold on dreams of energy independence, only to find out that their system can’t power basic appliances for more than a few hours. They’ll spend thousands on solar kits that work great in brochures but fail when you actually need reliable power. Here’s what separates real off-grid systems from marketing gimmicks: Complete packages include properly sized lithium battery banks, pure sine wave inverters…