Category: Bobolink News

  • 2019 Build of the year

    2019 Build of the year

    This gets my vote for system build of the year Late in 2018 Colin asked me if I could help him build a massive RV project. I foolishly said yes. And the game was on. With care and deliberation plans were made. Details were attended to. Equipment was ordered. Now Colin did the hard work.…

  • 10 reasons our lithium battery solution rules!

    10 reasons our lithium battery solution rules!

    The new lithium batteries for off grid solar absolutely rule the roost. For many reasons: 3x longer lifespan than lead; no maintenance!; 20% higher efficiency (like making your solar system 20% more effective for free); lowest cost of ownership; turns your solar system into a super power solution … and much more. And BobolinkSolar battery…

  • Sharing two 24v small cabin builds

    Sharing two 24v small cabin builds

    Here are two different off grid cabin systems. Each one built from a BobolinkSolar Loon 24v kit. They both end up with the same equipment. But very different layouts. These were built to run a small fridge, lights, RV pumps and assorted TVs, radios etc. Enjoy. Repurposing Grandpa’s toolbox Tight and tidy w/genny autotransfer

  • Is 2019 the best year yet for off grid solar?

    Is 2019 the best year yet for off grid solar?

    Yes, off grid solar made real strides forward this year The new lithium batteries (like our PowerWING) really improve the efficiency of today’s solar system. 20%! I know. And, while we introduced these in 2017, this year we are announcing our new BlueBIRD BMS. Shiny graphics and bar charts! Plus solid balancing and improved safety.…

  • 2022 brings big changes at BobolinkSolar

    2022 brings big changes at BobolinkSolar

    2022 deals are coming! New lithium battery and more …

  • Top 10 questions we get asked

    Top 10 questions we get asked

    Top questions we get asked. Looking for who, what, when, where, why or how? Find the answer here.

  • New — solar disconnect

    New —  solar disconnect

    Suntree solar array disconnect

  • New — solar combiner box

    New — solar combiner box

    High quality waterproof, lightning protected, dual input solar combiner box

  • Kinetic in the house!

    Kinetic in the house!

    Adjustable Kinetic racking now shipping Archie and Henry from Kinetic were kind enough to give Sue and I the tour of their facility and show off the new seasonal adjustable racking system they’ve developed. Learn more about this system here.

  • Quick Update: 2018 very busy!

    Busy 2018 keeping Kelvin running — over 100kw of lithium batteries installed, including Volt, Ford EV, and Panasonic cells now on offer! — over 60kw of solar panels shipped! — doubled shipments of Golden Eagles, 4x Grey Owl and the new 24v Loon is selling well! Hi everyone, I’ve had some questions about why the…