Jay & Jen - part ii

What They Didn’t See Coming

After building their off-grid solar system without incurring debt, Jay and Jen faced their first harsh winter—and encountered unexpected challenges. Short days led to drained batteries, rising fridge temperatures, and increased stress. Instead of panicking, they adapted by scaling battery storage, monitoring energy usage, and adding a propane backup system.

Already met Jay & Jen? See what failed during their first winter—and how they adapted quickly.