Unplugged Live

Welcome to Unplugged Live, our DIY Solar Q&A playlist, where we dive deep into the world of solar energy with live discussions and expert insights! Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting your journey into renewable energy, this series is packed with valuable knowledge to help you plan, install, and maintain your own solar power system.

In each session, we tackle essential topics like common pitfalls to avoid, system design considerations, installation best practices, and long-term maintenance tips.

Stay connected, subscribe, and join us for upcoming live sessions to gain the confidence and know-how to build a reliable DIY solar setup for your home or off-grid retreat. Let’s take control of our energy future—one solar panel at a time!

What Happened to the EG4 Nova? The XR60 All-In-One Explained | Unplugged Clipped
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What Happened to the EG4 Nova? The XR60 All-In-One Explained | Unplugged Clipped

August 15, 2026

Do Solar Optimizers Make Noise? The Tigo Whine | Unplugged Clipped #podcast
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Do Solar Optimizers Make Noise? The Tigo Whine | Unplugged Clipped #podcast

August 14, 2026

Do Solar Panel Optimizers Actually Work? Real DIY Solar Data
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Do Solar Panel Optimizers Actually Work? Real DIY Solar Data

August 14, 2026

Will the FCC Inverter Ban Kill Innovation? EG4 Responds | Unplugged Clipped
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Will the FCC Inverter Ban Kill Innovation? EG4 Responds | Unplugged Clipped

August 14, 2026

The FCC Inverter Ban Explained: What the Documents Actually Say | Unplugged Clipped
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The FCC Inverter Ban Explained: What the Documents Actually Say | Unplugged Clipped

August 13, 2026

Does Removing the Dongle Make Your Inverter Legal? | Unplugged Clipped
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Does Removing the Dongle Make Your Inverter Legal? | Unplugged Clipped

August 13, 2026

Are EG4 Inverters Banned? EG4's Official Response to the FCC Ruling | Unplugged Clipped
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Are EG4 Inverters Banned? EG4's Official Response to the FCC Ruling | Unplugged Clipped

August 13, 2026

Which EG4 Inverters Are Actually Made in Texas? | Unplugged Clipped
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Which EG4 Inverters Are Actually Made in Texas? | Unplugged Clipped

August 12, 2026

EG4 Responds to the FCC Inverter Ban
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EG4 Responds to the FCC Inverter Ban

August 7, 2026

FCC Inverter Ban: What's Real, What's Hype, and What DIY Solar Folks Should Do
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FCC Inverter Ban: What's Real, What's Hype, and What DIY Solar Folks Should Do

July 31, 2026

The Hidden Costs of Going Off-Grid Solar | Unplugged LIVE
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The Hidden Costs of Going Off-Grid Solar | Unplugged LIVE

July 24, 2026

From 100% Wasted to 80% Useful: Building Beau's Solar Plan Live on Unplugged LIVE
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From 100% Wasted to 80% Useful: Building Beau's Solar Plan Live on Unplugged LIVE

July 17, 2026

Community Night: The $1,000 Backup Power Challenge - What Should You Buy First?
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Community Night: The $1,000 Backup Power Challenge - What Should You Buy First?

July 10, 2026

Summer Solar Chat | DIY Q&A & Community Discussion
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Summer Solar Chat | DIY Q&A & Community Discussion

July 3, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Jeffrey: Plug-In Solar, Battery Hacks, and the SolMax Solutions Rebrand
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DIY Solar Lessons from Jeffrey: Plug-In Solar, Battery Hacks, and the SolMax Solutions Rebrand

June 26, 2026

MidNite Power THE ONE: All-In-One Solar Inverter –  Q/A(Episode 25 - Season 2)
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MidNite Power THE ONE: All-In-One Solar Inverter – Q/A(Episode 25 - Season 2)

June 19, 2026

Training Lab: What Backup Power Tier Are You In?
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Training Lab: What Backup Power Tier Are You In?

June 12, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Jasonoid: Power Stations, Battery Hacks & Honest Testing
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DIY Solar Lessons from Jasonoid: Power Stations, Battery Hacks & Honest Testing

June 5, 2026

DIY Solar Pro Advice with Rudy Wright: What Builders Miss
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DIY Solar Pro Advice with Rudy Wright: What Builders Miss

May 29, 2026

The Solar Mistake That Will Leave You in the Dark⚡ (Episode 21 - Season 2)
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The Solar Mistake That Will Leave You in the Dark⚡ (Episode 21 - Season 2)

May 22, 2026

Unplugged DIY Solar Trivia Night! ⚡ (Episode 20 - Season 2)
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Unplugged DIY Solar Trivia Night! ⚡ (Episode 20 - Season 2)

May 15, 2026

Unplugged Live Mailbag Edition - (Episode 19 - Season 2)
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Unplugged Live Mailbag Edition - (Episode 19 - Season 2)

May 8, 2026

DIY solar is like a drug that you can't quit
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DIY solar is like a drug that you can't quit

May 2, 2026

EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra & Manual Transfer Switch Setup #batterystorage #podcast #offgrid
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EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra & Manual Transfer Switch Setup #batterystorage #podcast #offgrid

May 1, 2026

DIY Solar Lessons from Johnny’s Weekends: Power Stations to Whole Home
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DIY Solar Lessons from Johnny’s Weekends: Power Stations to Whole Home

May 1, 2026

Stop Wasting Free Power! ☀️ Solar Dump Loads & Power Diversion 101 Episode 17 - Season 2)
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Stop Wasting Free Power! ☀️ Solar Dump Loads & Power Diversion 101 Episode 17 - Season 2)

April 24, 2026

Designing Your Solar Array: Strings, MPPTs, Wire Size & Real-World Mistakes (Episode 16 - Season 2)
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Designing Your Solar Array: Strings, MPPTs, Wire Size & Real-World Mistakes (Episode 16 - Season 2)

April 17, 2026

I ONLY Paid $100 for 4000 kWh of Electricity!
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I ONLY Paid $100 for 4000 kWh of Electricity!

April 10, 2026

Community Night: Off-Grid Solar, EV Charging & MeshCore Updates
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Community Night: Off-Grid Solar, EV Charging & MeshCore Updates

April 3, 2026

DIY Solar Pro Advice with Dexter Monroe: Batteries & Inverters
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DIY Solar Pro Advice with Dexter Monroe: Batteries & Inverters

March 20, 2026

Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream Tonight  (Episode 11 - Season 2)
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Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream Tonight (Episode 11 - Season 2)

March 13, 2026

Why DIY Solar? Is It Really Worth It? (Episode 10 - Season 2)
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Why DIY Solar? Is It Really Worth It? (Episode 10 - Season 2)

March 6, 2026

Why Your Solar System Isn’t Producing What You Expected (Episode 9 - Season 2)
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Why Your Solar System Isn’t Producing What You Expected (Episode 9 - Season 2)

February 27, 2026

When the Grid Goes Down: Off-Grid Communication That Actually Works (Episode 8 - Season 2)
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When the Grid Goes Down: Off-Grid Communication That Actually Works (Episode 8 - Season 2)

February 20, 2026

How to Get Ready with DIY Solar Power for the Next Winter Storm – On a BUDGET (Episode 7 - Season 2)
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How to Get Ready with DIY Solar Power for the Next Winter Storm – On a BUDGET (Episode 7 - Season 2)

February 13, 2026

Unplugged LIve is now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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Unplugged LIve is now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

February 2, 2026

How I Got Into Solar (And Why Backup Power Became Non-Negotiable) - Unplugged Live Clip
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How I Got Into Solar (And Why Backup Power Became Non-Negotiable) - Unplugged Live Clip

January 30, 2026

Winter Storm After-Action Report: How Did Solar Systems Hold Up?  (Episode 5 - Season 2)
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Winter Storm After-Action Report: How Did Solar Systems Hold Up? (Episode 5 - Season 2)

January 30, 2026

This Is the Moment Backup Power Gets Real
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This Is the Moment Backup Power Gets Real

January 30, 2026

This Is What Unplugged Live Is Really About
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This Is What Unplugged Live Is Really About

January 30, 2026

Why I’m Adding More Batteries Before the Next Storm Hits
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Why I’m Adding More Batteries Before the Next Storm Hits

January 30, 2026

If Something Happens to You… Can Anyone Else Run Your Solar System? - #UnpluggedLive
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If Something Happens to You… Can Anyone Else Run Your Solar System? - #UnpluggedLive

January 16, 2026

Can Batteries Replace Generators? ⚡ Batteries vs Gas | Unplugged Live Discussion
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Can Batteries Replace Generators? ⚡ Batteries vs Gas | Unplugged Live Discussion

January 10, 2026

We Gave Away a $5,600 MidNite Power Inverter #UnpluggedLive (Season 2, Episode 1)
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We Gave Away a $5,600 MidNite Power Inverter #UnpluggedLive (Season 2, Episode 1)

January 2, 2026

30% Tax Credit Is Ending… So We’re Giving a 10kW Inverter Away FREE (Jan 1st)
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30% Tax Credit Is Ending… So We’re Giving a 10kW Inverter Away FREE (Jan 1st)

December 20, 2025

Final Unplugged Live for 2025: Lessons Learned & What’s Coming - Episode 51
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Final Unplugged Live for 2025: Lessons Learned & What’s Coming - Episode 51

December 19, 2025

What To Do With Solar During The Winter? (DIY Solar Talk) - Episode 50
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What To Do With Solar During The Winter? (DIY Solar Talk) - Episode 50

December 12, 2025

What Did You Buy this Week? Viewer Q/A and CHAT. DIY Solar Deals
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What Did You Buy this Week? Viewer Q/A and CHAT. DIY Solar Deals

December 5, 2025

1-Star Solar Giveaway?!… But You’ll Still Want This One! | w/ Ray Loveless
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1-Star Solar Giveaway?!… But You’ll Still Want This One! | w/ Ray Loveless

November 21, 2025

Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream Tonight | November 13th @ 8PM EST
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Unplugged Live - DIY SOLAR Livestream Tonight | November 13th @ 8PM EST

November 14, 2025