SHTF - Cheap Emergency Solar Power! Use Any SINGLE Solar Panel! 1/2

In this video, I show you how to build a cheap emergency solar power system that will work with practically any solar panel. I will power USB and small 12-Volt appliances by harvesting power directly from the solar panel. This simple system uses only a couple of cheap parts and does not require an inverter, battery, or charge controller. USB (5v) and 12V are the most common DC power sources used for small electronics.

If you are on a homestead, this system can be deployed with a small car battery to power remote cameras, lights, radios and alarms.

** Schematic And Parts List (01-22-2025) **
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0:00
0:03 - Intro
1:00 - The Parts
3:58 - Wire Buck Converter
4:39 - The 12V Appliances
5:12 - The USB Devices
5:40 - Something Cool
6:25 - Wire MC4 Connectors
7:30 - Test USB Devices
8:45 - Test 12V Appliances
10:36 - Make Coffee (clouds)
12:30 - Renogy 100W Panel Test
14:43 - Charge LiFePO4 Battery
18:18 - Something Cool #2
18:47 - Conclusion

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I am not available for personal solar system consult!

Email: nate@natesdiysolar.com
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