For over 33 years, we have specialized in independent electric power for the remote off-grid or grid-tied home. We offer personal attention for owner-builders who design and construct their own homes and power systems as well as work with smaller installers across the globe. In the last 5 - 7 years we have expanded our focus to offer remote power for telecom systems, water pumping, and rural villages around the world. Many of the Backwoods Solar’s technical salespeople live in homes that get their power from the wind, water or sun using the products we sell in our catalog. Tracey’s post and beam home is powered by a Harris hydro system with Xantrex and Morningstar products. Shawn uses a Bergey wind turbine and Kyocera modules as well as Outback/Xantrex power components. Tom utilizes SolarWorld modules and Outback components in his power system. Alan is in the process of building his new remote homestead and will be utilizing an array of REC modules with utility power as a back-up source. He currently and provides backup power to a grid-connected deep well pump with a Xantrex inverter and transformer. Sequoya is in the process of installing a SolarEdge grid-tie system with a mixture of REC and Schott modules. Craig uses a dual inverter Outback power panel and REC modules for his whole home system, and Brian utilizes solar and a custom micro-hydro system along with a Magnum MiniPanel system for his family home.

Backwoods Solar is a catalog sales source specifically dedicated to serving homes so remote that access to utility lines is not practical. We are an intentionally small business of nine solar electric specialists offering personal attention to self-reliant home owners who choose and install their own power systems. Craig, Brian, Tracey, Shawn, Tom, Julie or Sequoya personally answer all letters, email, and calls during business hours, to help with your questions and equipment needs. Your questions will get answered and Your needs will be met. It is our earnest goal to leave you completely satisfied.

You can browse our full catalog available on this website, but it is quite extensive. If you find this catalog suits your needs, you may want to request a print copy for easier reference, where you can make notes and more easily compare items and refer to the educational material. It is 208 page book size, usually $5, but FREE to folks when utility lines are not possible to your site. Just email, postal mail, phone, or fax your request with your mailing address. We will send the catalog, plus notify you of any new online newsletters during the year.

Our mailing list is never given out nor sold, so you won't be getting any unsolicited mailings that way.