Power

Work on the solar power is proceeding.  We've had a huge hole dug near the parking area (8' deep x 4' x 4') into which a huge metal pole has been sunk and surrounded by a sonotube (30" diameter and 8 ft tall) that will be filled with concrete.  This sturdy pole will support our solar array for the yurt/house power.

Sonotube with grounding post and arc exiting.

Shows temporary supports for pole.

Grounding arc in case of lightning strike.

Concrete truck filling sonotube.

In the meantime, we are powered by our small generator and the "Solar Roller".  A handy dandy, small mobile solar unit made by the Cooper sisters of Cooper Power Solutions, LLC. 

Generator and Solar Roller.

Inner workings of Solar Roller.

Internet setup.

We are able to run our LED tape/strip light strings as well as our internet and laptops without trouble.  We haven't bothered with the fridge yet and are using a super insulated ice chest for now.  We only just moved in on October 31st, so are keeping things simple.  The solar Roller allows us to use the generator much less.  We also don't run power constantly.  We should be getting the main array set up within the next two weeks or so.  We may not bother with the fridge until then.  It means simpler meals and more frequent shopping trips, but otherwise isn't too much of a pain.