🌵 Living Off-Grid Reality: Weather, Solar Power & Music in the Desert
One thing about **living off-grid** that many people don’t realize is how deeply connected daily life is to **nature and weather** — especially when your electricity is **100% solar dependent**.
On cloudy or rainy days, power can become **very limited or unavailable**. And of course, today — **the very day we had a show scheduled** — the desert decided to remind us who’s really in charge.
### ⚡ Solar Power Isn’t the Real Issue
People often assume the problem is electricity, but in this case, **it’s not the solar system**. We *can* run generators when needed.
The real challenge today is **internet access**.
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## 🌧️ Why Weather Affects the Show
Our **indoor stage**, just like our studio, requires the doors to stay **closed during rainy and windy weather** to protect equipment and ensure safety.
Unfortunately:
* Closed doors = **no internet signal**
* No internet = **no livestream capability**
Because of this, there simply isn’t enough space in the studio to host the **full band setup** tonight.
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## 🎶 What’s Happening Instead (The Show Goes On!)
While **The Grim Leafers** won’t be able to join us tonight, the show is **still happening** — just in a slightly different format.
### 🎤 Tonight’s Music in the Desert Holiday Show
* **Advocatus Diaboli**
* **Shamshini**
* **Melodious** (Moderator)
This adjusted lineup allows us to keep the show running smoothly while respecting the realities of off-grid living.
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## 📺 Where to Watch
🎥 **YouTube:** *Plateau Hame De Colquhoun*
📱 **TikTok:** *Colquhoun Entertainment*
🕔 **Time:** **5:00 PM MST**
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## 🌵 Off-Grid Life Means Adapting — and Creating Anyway
Living off-grid means:
* Working with the weather, not against it
* Adapting creatively when conditions change
* Staying true to the experience, even when plans shift
Music in the Desert has always been about **authenticity, resilience, and creativity** — and tonight is no different.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and continued support of independent, off-grid art and music.
🎶 **See you there at 5 PM MST!**
Www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
Www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
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We Built an 8k DIY Solar System 🌞⚡ Off-Grid Powering Our RV, Music Studio & Life in the Desert!
Our DIY 8k Solar System – Powering Life Off-Grid
We’ve officially taken a big step forward in our off-grid journey — building our own **8k solar system** from the ground up! It might not look perfect (yes, the boards aren’t exactly straight, but they were the best we could find at Home Depot 😅), but it works, and that’s what matters most when you’re living sustainably.
## The Build
This DIY solar setup is an **8k, 48-volt system** charging **12 x 250ah AGM batteries**. We’ve programmed the system to shut down at **51%** to protect and extend the life of the batteries. Right now, this powerhouse is running our **Greenroom, Music Studio, and RV** — and it’s holding strong.
## Why DIY Solar?
Going off-grid isn’t about perfection; it’s about independence and resilience. By building this system ourselves, we saved money, learned valuable skills, and created something that truly supports our way of life in the desert. The boards may not be perfect, but the energy they capture is clean, renewable, and ours to use.
## What’s Next
Alongside this 8k system, we’re working on building a **5k setup** dedicated to running just our RV. Having separate systems will give us even more flexibility and efficiency in how we manage power across our property.
## Off-Grid Living, Powered by the Sun
Our solar project proves that you don’t need a professional crew or a flawless build to harness the power of the sun. What you need is determination, creativity, and the willingness to get your hands dirty. Each day, our panels soak up desert sunlight and transform it into the power that fuels our music, our home, and our dreams.
🌞⚡ **Living off-grid isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. And every watt brings us one step closer.** ⚡🌞
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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