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  • 🏕️ Michigan Off-Grid Cabin – DIY Solar + Battery Build

    🏕️ Michigan Off-Grid Cabin – DIY Solar + Batter...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Here’s a full breakdown of an off-grid energy system we helped design and troubleshoot for a cabin in Michigan. What started as a solar generator with lead-acid batteries eventually turned...

    🏕️ Michigan Off-Grid Cabin – DIY Solar + Batter...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Here’s a full breakdown of an off-grid energy system we helped design and troubleshoot for a cabin in Michigan. What started as a solar generator with lead-acid batteries eventually turned...

  • DIY Battery Pack with Sol-Ark Inverter, Whole Home Backup

    DIY Battery Pack with Sol-Ark Inverter, Whole H...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Project Details: LFP prismatic cells (REPT 280Ah) 16S2P configuration, 51.2V nominal, 560Ah (~28kWh Capacity) Nuvation BMS and custom stack switchgear – view options Compression end plates – view product Custom...

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    DIY Battery Pack with Sol-Ark Inverter, Whole H...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Project Details: LFP prismatic cells (REPT 280Ah) 16S2P configuration, 51.2V nominal, 560Ah (~28kWh Capacity) Nuvation BMS and custom stack switchgear – view options Compression end plates – view product Custom...

    1 comment
  • RegenOasis - LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch

    The RegenOasis - LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch Entries

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    An oasis in the desert, the RegenOasis is a shade structure consisting of 91 solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels that also serves as a rainwater harvesting surface. The structure provides a...

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    The RegenOasis - LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch Entries

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    An oasis in the desert, the RegenOasis is a shade structure consisting of 91 solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels that also serves as a rainwater harvesting surface. The structure provides a...

    1 comment
  • Electric VW Beetle

    Electric VW Beetle

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Project in Bellingham, WA Nissan Leaf Gen 2 Modules 22S2P Module configuration 44 P-groups in series for 163V nominal Dilithium Design BMS with a Thunderstruck 180VDC charger See more projects here: Mac &...

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    Electric VW Beetle

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Project in Bellingham, WA Nissan Leaf Gen 2 Modules 22S2P Module configuration 44 P-groups in series for 163V nominal Dilithium Design BMS with a Thunderstruck 180VDC charger See more projects here: Mac &...

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  • NFPP vs NFM: Which Sodium-Ion Chemistry Is Best for you?

    NFPP vs NFM: Which Sodium-Ion Chemistry Is Best...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Sodium-ion batteries are quickly emerging as a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion—especially for stationary energy storage systems. Among the various sodium-ion chemistries, two stand out: NFPP (Sodium Iron Pyrophosphate) NFM (Sodium...

    NFPP vs NFM: Which Sodium-Ion Chemistry Is Best...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Sodium-ion batteries are quickly emerging as a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion—especially for stationary energy storage systems. Among the various sodium-ion chemistries, two stand out: NFPP (Sodium Iron Pyrophosphate) NFM (Sodium...

  • Guide to Choosing the Best Battery Management Systems (BMS) for DIY Energy Storage Projects

    Guide to Choosing the Best Battery Management S...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Battery Management Systems (BMS) are essential components in any DIY energy storage system, offering critical features like cell monitoring, balancing, and protection against overcharge and over-discharge. With so many options...

    Guide to Choosing the Best Battery Management S...

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Battery Management Systems (BMS) are essential components in any DIY energy storage system, offering critical features like cell monitoring, balancing, and protection against overcharge and over-discharge. With so many options...

  • 280Ah prismatic cell needs a new Name

    280Ah prismatic cell needs a new Name

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    🔋 Calling All Battery Professionals — Help Us Rename the 280Ah Prismatic Cell! 🔋 The workhorse of the energy storage world—the so-called 280Ah prismatic cell—is overdue for a new name....

    280Ah prismatic cell needs a new Name

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    🔋 Calling All Battery Professionals — Help Us Rename the 280Ah Prismatic Cell! 🔋 The workhorse of the energy storage world—the so-called 280Ah prismatic cell—is overdue for a new name....

  • Are Sodium-ion Batteries the future?

    Are Sodium-ion Batteries the future?

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Are Sodium-ion Batteries the Future? Sodium-ion batteries are gaining momentum as a lower-cost, safer, and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion. With the ability to reuse existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing lines,...

    Are Sodium-ion Batteries the future?

    JOSEPH O'CONNOR

    Are Sodium-ion Batteries the Future? Sodium-ion batteries are gaining momentum as a lower-cost, safer, and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion. With the ability to reuse existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing lines,...

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