These pictures were taken on a super sunny day several days ago. Our solar panels so do their job when the sun gifts us with her presence. So what do we do when the sun does not break through the low clouds for days on end. Well let me introduce you to the world of generator use. Simply put the generator is our sun's replacement. So with this winters lack of sunny days the sound of our generator is quite common. Being that I am a newly transplanted Albertan from the city generator use was never a part of my daily routine. Welcome to off grid living in the Kootenays.
Once we reach the power stage on our earthship these lovelies will be relocated closer to the house along with the batteries and power invertor that will be in a new location in the mechanical room.
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| Present solar set up... |
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| Our greenhouse... |
Here is a winter view of our greenhouse. No plants in there yet! But this to will change once our custom earthship is completed. Besides it works as our temporary workshop for any indoor timber frame work that lays ahead for us. The base of this greenhouse, walls if you will, Kurt choose the earth rammed tire technique, which will be used in the beginning construction stages of our earth home.
Today's blog is just a snippet of information linked with our earthship adventures. Once the snow melts away and our earth can be moved with the tractor more stories will surface, along new daily routines that will be another part of our chosen life style.
Stay warm and safe everyone!
PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.
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