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Saturday, June 13, 2026
The OGLS Newsletter
Today's best from across the off-grid world — pick up where you left off.
SunForge 12kW Off-Grid Kit (Sponsored)
Power your entire homestead off the grid with the SunForge 12kW system. High-efficiency panels, a 20kWh LiFePO4 battery bank, and a hybrid inverter keep the lights on through any outage. Pre-wired, expandable, and backed by a 12-year warranty. This week only: 30 percent off the complete kit plus free shipping.Off-Grid
Solar
Liberia’s first utility-scale solar plant begins operating (6 minute read)
The government of Liberia has switched on the country’s first grid-connected utility-scale solar plant. The 20 MW Mount Coffee Solar Park, located within the Montserrado district of northwestern Liberia, was built at the site of the 88 MW Mount Coffee Hydropower Station. Construction work began in October 2024. During an inauguration ceremony held earlier this month, President Joseph Boakai said the project marks a significant step toward increasing access to reliable and affordable electricityBlending FEOC and non-FEOC modules: The design choice worth millions to your solar project (6 minute read)
Since its passage, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced new constraints for companies seeking clean energy tax credits, requiring projects to meet both domestic content thresholds and foreign entity of concern (FEOC) sourcing restrictions. Together, these provisions have compressed eligibility timelines, created new cost considerations related to higher-priced non-FEOC equipment and generated… The post Blending FEOC and non-FEOC modules: The design choice worth millions to yourDrone cleaning 101: A new tool for solar O&M takes soiling losses (and fall risk) off the roof (7 minute read)
Every solar asset manager knows the math. Dust, pollen, bird droppings, agricultural residue and salt film can steadily eat into production, and depending on climate and tilt, an uncleaned array can lose a meaningful share of its expected annual yield. The cleaning decision has always been a trade-off: production losses on one side, and the… The post Drone cleaning 101: A new tool for solar O&M takes soiling losses (and fall risk) off the roof appeared first on Solar Power World.The solar grid-lock: Why Rhode Island’s project siting corridors matter for developers (7 minute read)
Despite being the smallest state by land area in the U.S., Rhode Island packs a punch in utility-scale solar development. A new study out of the University of Rhode Island revealed that the state’s 119 ground-mounted solar projects sized 1 MW and larger are heavily clustered into tight, overlapping corridors. The study found that solar deployment is not distributed evenly. Instead, projects are packing tightly within specific zones inside Kent and Providence counties. While early developers likeWant To Create A Viable And Sustainable Community Garden? These Folks Can Show You How (6 minute read)
He wears a straw floppy hat, gray tee shirt, black shorts, and topsiders. His round face and easy smile belie his tenacity and vision. Bernie McBee has led an incredible mission to create a sustainable community garden in an economically disadvantaged area of Fort Pierce, Florida. With the support of ... [continued] The post Want To Create A Viable And Sustainable Community Garden? These Folks Can Show You How appeared first on CleanTechnica.RainKeeper Gravity Filter (Sponsored)
Clean, safe drinking water anywhere with no power, no plumbing, and no chemicals. The RainKeeper gravity filter removes 99.999 percent of bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from rain, creek, or well water at up to 12 gallons a day. Built for homesteads, cabins, and bug-out kits.Wind & Hydro
Smarter Cooling, Stronger Reliability: Advancing Wind Turbine Gearbox Performance (7 minute read)
As the wind energy industry matures, operators and service providers are increasingly focused on maximizing turbine availability while controlling long-term maintenance costs. Although major drivetrain components often receive the spotlight, one overlooked system can have an outsized impact on turbine reliability and performance: gearbox oil cooling. Heat exchangers play a critical role in maintaining proper oil temperature and viscosity within wind turbine gearboxes. When cooling systems become clogged with airborne debris, dust, or organic material, oil temperatures rise, lubrication performTiny Homes & Cabins
Rolling Bear’s Honeycomb: A Log-Cabin Mobile Office on Wheels (5 minute read)
Meet Rolling Bear Tiny Homes, a Surrey, British Columbia builder we’re featuring for the first time, and the Honeycomb Mobile Office—a tiny house on wheels built not to live in but to work in, wrapping a full-size executive desk, a coffee-bar kitchenette, a sleeping-or-storage loft, and a bathroom inside a 16-by-8.5-foot log-cabin shell topped with […]The Knoll: A Bright, Boho 390-Sq-Ft Gooseneck Tiny House (4 minute read)
The Knoll by Backcountry Tiny Homes is a colorful 38-foot gooseneck tiny house with 390 sq ft, a standing-height loft, a bold green kitchen with a retro teal fridge, and room to sleep five. Here's a full tour, plus specs and pricing.Camping & Hiking
