{"id":5104,"date":"2025-04-20T07:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T07:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/04\/20\/living-off-solar-power-during-a-2-week-blackout\/"},"modified":"2025-04-20T07:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T07:01:54","slug":"living-off-solar-power-during-a-2-week-blackout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/04\/20\/living-off-solar-power-during-a-2-week-blackout\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Off Solar Power During a 2 Week Blackout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rvOG6tMWOGc?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve been living without grid power for 13 days \u2014 and counting. In this video, I show how we\u2019ve managed to keep our tiny home running using a small off-grid solar setup, strategic energy use, and a battery backup system. I also wired in solar panels of 400W + 100W to extend the time between generator runs.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re prepping for off-grid living, managing long-term power outages, or just curious how solar performs during harsh conditions \u2014 this one\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 You&#8217;ll see:<br \/>&#8211; Our off-grid solar system powering a tiny home<br \/>&#8211; How I repurposed our van\u2019s solar array for emergency use<br \/>&#8211; How we keep essentials running like a dehumidifier, toaster, and coffee maker<br \/>&#8211; Ways we\u2019ve stayed warm and functional without grid electricity<br \/>&#8211; Why solar backup matters \u2014 especially when flooding and fuel shortages are part of the storm aftermath<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc47 My Resources \ud83d\udc47<br \/>FREE Emergency Kit E-Book &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead<\/a><br \/>Off-grid Bathroom Plans &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead<\/a><br \/>Ultimate Guide to Starting your Homestead &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead<\/a><br \/>Tiny Home Building Plans &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hopp.bio\/snowstead<\/a><\/p>\n<p>@battlebornbatteries  : <a href=\"https:\/\/battlebornbatteries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/battlebornbatteries.com\/<\/a><br \/>100Ah Lithium Battery: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Bx6lhN\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Bx6lhN<\/a><br \/>270Ah Lithium Battery : <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40hqlj5\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/40hqlj5<\/a><br \/>Victron 3000w Inverter: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BEIMUn\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BEIMUn<\/a><br \/>Victron Solar Controller: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eAugvC\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eAugvC<\/a><br \/>Victron Distributer: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dJ1mYR\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dJ1mYR<\/a><br \/>Victron BMV-712: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NmpV2U\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NmpV2U<\/a><br \/>Victron Cerbo GX: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Xe1WZ\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/47Xe1WZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks for watching and following along! New updates coming soon.<br \/>\u2014\u2014\u2014<br \/>\ud83c\udfa5 Part 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rHbxzjF1pr4?si=5-2WFZlPcvoueFbu<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/rHbxzjF1pr4?si=5-2WFZlPcvoueFbu<br<\/a> \/>\ud83c\udfa5 Part 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FZLdVrfZl_Q?si=WnctPIqBbE7NYv4J<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/FZLdVrfZl_Q?si=WnctPIqBbE7NYv4J<br<\/a> \/>\ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/@\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/@<\/a>snowstead<br \/>\ud83d\udd0b Want to see our full power setup? 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