DIY Offgrid Solar Training Course

1-Day In-Person Off-Grid Power Training Course

Hosted by Ozark Mountain Offgrid (OMO Solar)
📍 Location: Spokane, Missouri

Ozark Mountain Offgrid is proud to offer an intensive 1-Day, In-Person, One-on-One Training Course designed to teach you how to properly size, install, operate, and monitor off-grid power systems for virtually any application.

This personalized course is led by our Master Instructor and features 80% hands-on training using real equipment and real-world examples.

Participants will also tour a fully operational off-grid facility, gaining firsthand insight into how a complete system functions in everyday use.

Course Overview

This comprehensive training covers every major component of modern off-grid energy systems, including solar, wind, hydro, battery storage, and backup power.

You will learn how to design reliable, efficient systems that meet real-world power demands.

What You’ll Learn

☀️ Solar Power Systems

• Solar PV Fundamentals (Solar PV 101)

• Solar Array Sizing

• Optimal Panel Placement

• Mounting Options

• Array Cable Sizing

• Making MC4 Connections

• Power Production Monitoring

🌬️ Wind & Hydro Systems

• Wind Turbine Basics

• Hydro Power 101: Creating Power from Flowing Water

🔋 Battery & Energy Storage

• Battery Bank Sizing

• Cable Sizing Based on Electrical Load

• Professional Battery Cable Fabrication

⚡ Inverters & System Integration

• Inverter Fundamentals (Inverter 101)

• Off-Grid vs. Hybrid Inverters

• Micro-Inverter Applications and Options

• Inverter Setup and Configuration

• Connecting Inverters to Battery Banks, Fuses, and Breaker Panels

• Using Inverters as Emergency Backup for Grid-Tied Systems

🔌 Backup Power Solutions

• Backup Generator Options

• Automatic Generator Start (Auto-Gen Start) Systems

Hands-On Installation Experience

Every trainee will complete a start-to-finish system installation in a controlled test environment, including:

✅ Solar Panel Installation
✅ Battery Bank Installation
✅ Inverter Placement and Configuration

This hands-on approach ensures you gain practical experience—not just theory.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to:

✔ Design properly sized off-grid systems
✔ Install and configure solar, battery, and inverter equipment
✔ Monitor and optimize power production
✔ Convert solar energy into dependable AC power
✔ Build systems for homes, cabins, shops, RVs, and emergency backup

Who This Course Is For

This training is ideal for:

• Homesteaders

• Off-grid homeowners

• DIY installers

• Contractors

• Emergency preparedness enthusiasts

• Anyone seeking energy independence

No prior experience is required.

Why Train with Ozark Mountain Offgrid?

✔ One-on-One Professional Instruction
✔ Real Off-Grid Operating Facility
✔ Proven Equipment and Methods
✔ Practical, Real-World Training
✔ Personalized Learning Experience

You won’t just learn how systems work—you’ll learn how to build them correctly.