Elon Musk famously came up with the idea for Solar City while at burning man, observing the ubiquitous microgrids which power the temporary city. Every home should work this way, he reasoned. At Burning Man, each city block has many microgrids. They range from very small to very large, and they take many forms. There… Continue reading Micro Grids and Burning Man
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How To Build a Microgrid
A microgrid is a relatively small power grid which takes electricity from a source, stores it for use, and distributes it to devices. This can range from the size of a town to a neighborhood to a single home. The principles are the same. Based on this definition, chances are you already have one or… Continue reading How To Build a Microgrid
2018 Gear List
This year, I have changed almost all my gear. For the first time, I have my own complete microgrid and a double-tent. I also replaced almost all non-rechargeable devices. This year, my burn will be far more sustainable and very low stress. My gear list makes all that possible. Home Sweet Home v2 This pic… Continue reading 2018 Gear List
My Sticker Submission
Every year, Burning Man holds a contest for the many official stickers they will print and distribute related to the theme. This year’s theme is I, Robot after the book by Isaac Asimov. I took my inspiration from the cover art for Asimov’s sequel to I, Robot. This is the design I created and submitted.… Continue reading My Sticker Submission
Takeaways From My First Burn
What an amazing experience! I was obsessed for years with all things Burning Man before taking the plunge and finally heading to the playa. Despite that, the art, the music, the community, the struggle, and the rewards were nothing at all like I had imagined. Burning Man is not a fun getaway. It’s hard. You… Continue reading Takeaways From My First Burn