Solar Boat LifeThere's been more downsides than upsides to #solarboatlife over the last few months, but being able to go paddleboarding with the dog in my lunchbreak is definitely a significant upside! #paddleboarding #boatlife
We've been off grid since 27th February (in that we've consumed no shore power since then) and it looks like we're off grid now until November (based in last year's plugin date). Loving the #solarboatlife!
Another day in dystopia, but the sun is shining, we're already pulling in 750-850w on the solar panels, and I'm not working today so we're heading into Bedford and shopping and eating out sustainably #Solarboatlife #RefillShop #boycott
Winter morning's aren't always the best, but as I took the dog out first thing I saw a kingfisher, cormorants, ducks, geese, swans and oystercatchers. All before I even left the pontoon. Living on water really is pretty special.
#Solarboatlife #WildBirds #Nature
#Solarboatlife #WildBirds #Nature
The Refit Part 1, it's happening! Having given up trying to get Thames Solar Electric to do the right thing we embarked on a scary project, to strip out and refit our solar powered eco boat on our own. This blog is about how we came to that decision, what we're hoping to improve and the challenge of finding good suppliers and installers!
https://solarboatlife.uk/the-refit-part-1/
#solarboatlife #refit #ecoboat #selfbuild
https://solarboatlife.uk/the-refit-part-1/
#solarboatlife #refit #ecoboat #selfbuild
The Refit Part 1
After the 400+ days trying to get Thames Solar Electric to do the right thing, at the end of 2022 we committed to stripping out the boat and refitting it ourselves. This presented a number of challenges; Funding The funding was secured from family, not something we’re happy about but it was the only way, ... <a title="The Refit Part 1" class="read-more" href="https://solarboatlife.uk/the-refit-part-1/" aria-label="More on The Refit Part 1">Read more</a>
Tough weekend as (with impeccable timing for Mothers Day) the pump from the rainwater reclamation tank failed, so we now have no hot water! Then this morning I saw 3 kingfishers and the first sand martins of the year. You can't beat that. #SolarBoatLife #Birds #Spring
There are many things I love about #solarboatlife, and one of those is the neighbours. This is Grumpy the swan, he pops by most days and demands food.
