Off Grid Pros

Planning for retirement can be confusing and difficult enough as it is. Add on the fact that you want to do it off the grid and now you've got even more to think about!

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Here are the talking points:

Cost of living off grid

Biggest price tags

How to retire

Greatest areas of consideration

Be prepared for added expenses

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

We've got a short episode for you all this week! Today is all about the specs on the Lion Safari ME solar power station - your go to for easy off grid living.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Trying to decide between a custom system and a solar power power station can be tricky, especially when you are living a minimalist life style. We discuss what goes into the Lion Safari ME and the deals we've got going just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Here are the talking points:

Working the Lion Safari ME

Safari ME specs

What solar works best

GoSun Fusion specs

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Jumping into the world of renewable energy and the off grid lifestyle all together can be very overwhelming. There are so many things to consider that you never had to think about when connected to the grid. 

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Some of the biggest mistakes we see are people buying products without having done their research. This then leads to them wasting hundreds if not thousands of dollars! We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration as it relates to what to consider before you make that next purchase. Here are the talking points:

Mistakes we've made

Mistakes we've seen customers make

How much power do you need?

What is your budget?

Maintenance

Installation

Do your research

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Renewable energy is all about doing something good for the earth, but what are you supposed to do with your solar panels and batteries when they no longer work? The wrong answer is throw them in the dump.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

This question of recycling renewables here in the US will continue to come up as more and more solar panels are installed every year. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration as it relates to recycling your renewable materials in the most planet friendly way. Here are the talking points:

Solar panel life expectancy

Recyclable parts

Where to recycle solar panels

Problems with recycling

Trivia

How to recycle batteries easily

Benefits of recycling

Make money from your batteries

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

One of the most asked questions (beyond the whole solar thing) that we get asked about is how to continue working while off grid. People need access to the internet if they are going to have a remote job and don't simply drive into town for work. That access just got a lot easier.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

The latest and greatest Elon Musk idea is Starlink. This new company is beginning to provide internet access via satellite to everyone no matter where you are in the US (with plans to expand across the world). This means you do not have to be in a grid tied home or even anywhere close to civilization to have access to the internet. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration as it relates to access to the internet when off the grid. Here are the talking points:

Do people even use the internet off grid?

Trivia

Elon Musk's new company : Starlink

How does Starlink work?

The goal of Starlink

How will this affect off grid living?

Anybody can use this

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to Season 2 everybody!! We are so happy you have stuck around with us for the first season and have made it all the way here. Today is a very special episode because it is our Halloween edition episode! 

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Yes, this is an educational and informational podcast but that doesn't mean we can't have fun (and if you've been listening, you know we have lots of fun). Today's episode is mostly fun but we do discuss the results of letting your off grid battery system become the new home to rats and birds... Don't do that! Here are the talking points:

Season 2 intro

Ghost stories

Horrible off grid experiences

Most haunted campgrounds

Avoiding ghosts off grid

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to the season 1 finale!! Camping is all fun and games until things go wrong... What are the essentials you will need to handle any situation? Let's talk about that!

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Did somebody say special guest? That's right! On today's episode, we have our first ever guest to discuss all things camping! We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration when preparing for that weekend camping trip and even hitchhiking across the country. Here are the talking points:

Special guest introduction

Different ways to camp

Best camping destinations

Essential gear

The dangers of camping

Camping activities

Wrapping up season 1

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Utilizing the power of the sun is not limited to creating electricity for your home! Solar cooking has been around for hundreds of years and the science behind it only continues to improve.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Every day is the perfect day to talk about food. It's something we all need to live so it's a good idea to know how you would still cook in a power loss situation. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration when preparing meals off the grid or even when you don't have access to gas or electricity. Here are the talking points:

Dehydrating meat

Grilling

Open fire

Smokers

Solar cooking

Battery storage

When would you need this?

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Everything on earth needs it, making it essential to the survival of our planet... yes we are talking about love today! Well, no we're not but we are talking about water.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

How would you survive without it? The answer is you wouldn't so it is a necessary discussion to be had when considering going off the grid. We offer our knowledge on major points of consideration when trying to obtain and treat water off the grid. Here are the talking points:

Water conservation

How to get it

What is needed for a well?

Hauling water

Collecting rainwater

Things to think about

Water heating

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Let's talk Tesla! Today, we are discussing everything Tesla including vehicles, solar and the Powerwall. Is it really possible to live off the grid and drive a Tesla? Tune in and you'll find out.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Tesla is one of the largest companies in the world right now. Being a podcast that discusses renewable energy, it would be impossible to not talk about it! We offer our knowledge on the renewables behind Tesla and how the Powerwall might work for your off grid home. Here are the talking points:

Tesla cars battery chemistry

Vehicle ranges

Tesla Semi

Grid tied Powerwall

Off grid Powerwall

Connecting Powerwall to existing solar array

Tesla vehicle off the grid

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to episode 6 of the podcast! Are you under the impression that only preppers live off grid? If your answer is yes, then we are sorry to tell you that you would be wrong! Today, we cover what a prepper is and why they aren't the only ones living off the grid.

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

As we've said before, having off grid knowledge never hurts as this can be something you do six months out of the year or even on the weekends! We offer our knowledge on how to live off grid whether you want to do that full-time or even have an off grid home as a vacation property (it's way more common than you think). Here are the talking points:

You don't have to be a prepper

You don't have to live off grid permanently

Common misconceptions

Reasons for going off grid

Where to live

Budget

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to episode 5! Didn't know the Off Grid Pros could talk money strategies? Well surprise, today we are talking stock market. Investing in solar does not have to be limited to the installation on your roof! Today, we cover what companies are out there (of course Tesla is involved), how they have performed over time and what to keep an eye out for!

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

It comes at no surprise that the stock market is a very confusing thing to think about and even more confusing to maneuver effectively. We offer our knowledge on what is available to you to invest in and give you a jumping off point for your investment portfolio! Here are the talking points:

Publicly traded companies

Market capitalization

Stock growth over time

Exchange Traded Funds

Investopedi'as Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q3 2020

How does this affect you?

How to invest

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/invite/PPVAPB

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Another episode of the Off Grid Pros podcast! Today we are covering some of the biggest mistakes people make when moving off the grid. This information is so important for those looking to be prepared for any situation when you do not have the reliability of the grid. 

In case you did not know, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is https://shopoffgrid.com/ and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

So again, this episode is all about off grid mistakes. We offer our knowledge on what the essentials are when it comes to considering the equipment necessary and what to be prepared for! Here are the talking points:

Covering basic needs

Inefficient lifestyles

Understanding equipment

How much will it cost me?

Install yourself or pay professionals

Living like you're still connected to the grid

Having a backup plan

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

If you haven't done so already, rate us FIVE STARS and let us know what you love about the podcast!

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

BEST EPISODE YET!

Welcome back to the Off Grid Pros podcast! Today we are covering the wonders of solar power stations. But first, to recap what this company is all about, we are three guys out of northern Arizona that recognize the off grid world can be extremely confusing and difficult to navigate. We want to create a place where the every day person can collect knowledge on off the grid information as well as offer the products that are necessary to live or simply adventure off the grid. To do so, we have created this podcast, we are in the midst of creating a YouTube channel as well and most importantly, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is called shopoffgrid.com and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

So again, this episode is all about solar power stations. We offer our knowledge on what the essentials are when it comes to considering this equipment no matter if you are off the grid, grid-tied or for your RV! Here are the talking points:

What are they? 

What brands are available?

Various sizes

Comparison to custom systems

Boondocking your RV

Home Backup Power (Grid tied AND Off Grid)

What brands are available?

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome back to the Off Grid Pros podcast! Today we are covering the basics of solar. But first, to recap what this company is all about, we are three guys out of northern Arizona that recognize the off grid world can be extremely confusing and difficult to navigate. We want to create a place where the every day person can collect knowledge on off the grid information as well as offer the products that are necessary to live or simply adventure off the grid. To do so, we have created this podcast, we are in the midst of creating a YouTube channel as well and most importantly, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is called shopoffgrid.com and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

So again, this episode is all about the basics of solar. We offer our knowledge on what the essentials are when it comes to considering solar no matter if you are off the grid, grid-tied or for your RV! Here are the talking points:

Solar panels

Inverters

Charge controllers

Batteries

We do not go too far in depth about batteries because that was the entirety of our first episode so if you haven’t listened to that, go check that out after you’re done with this episode!

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://shopoffgrid.com/

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!

Welcome to our first episode of the Off Grid Pros podcast! We are so excited you are here and want to welcome you to the community. First off, a little bit about us. We are three guys out of northern Arizona that recognize the off grid world can be extremely confusing and difficult to navigate. We want to create a place where the every day person can collect knowledge on off the grid information as well as offer the products that are necessary to live or simply adventure off the grid. To do so, we have created this podcast, we are in the midst of creating a YouTube channel as well and most importantly, we have a website where you can find all of the off grid products we discuss in our podcast! That website is called shopoffgrid.com and will constantly be updated as we begin to work with more and more companies.

Who are we? Our names are Jonathan, Ryan and... Ryan. Yes there are two Ryans in a three person company! In this podcast, we have decided to call one of our Ryans by their last name of Kanaley. We met at our day job as Ryan is the owner of the solar installation, design and service company called Prometheus Solar in Flagstaff, AZ. Ryan is an Air Force veteran, has a mechanical engineering degree from West Point and is a NABCEP certified installer! For Off Grid Pros, Ryan serves as the CEO and is more commonly known as the smartest of the three. Jonathan is the Director of Marketing at Prometheus Solar and received a degree in marketing from Northern Arizona University. He has been with Prometheus for about three years doing both marketing for Prometheus as well as business development for our DBA Plug & Play Solar Kits where we sell many variations of solar all over the United States. Within Off Grid Pros, he works as the COO as well as your podcast host! Lastly, Kanaley is an Army veteran with a degree in Criminal Justice and soon to be a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Masters of Business Administration. At Prometheus, Kanaley is a Project Manager on the grid-tied side but comes from a background of batteries as he transferred over to us from Battery Systems. For Off Grid Pros, he works as the CFO.

In this episode, we give the basics of batteries as it pertains to the off grid world covering anything from maintaining your batteries to understanding how to wire them together. Here are the talking points:

Battery chemistries

Sizing a system

Monitoring systems

Keeping your batteries cool

Maintaining batteries

How long do they last?

Wiring your system

Again, we know the off grid world can be confusing and we want to make it as easy as possible! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow along on any/all social media platforms you use:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/offgridpros

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offgridpros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offgridpros/

Don't forget to shop for your off the grid products at https://www.shopoffgrid.com

Have any specific questions? Need help sizing your solar array? Or do you have suggestions for future episodes? Email us at info@shopoffgrid.com and we will be in touch.

Thank you and enjoy!