Sustaining & Surviving with Solar-Hybrid Power on Playa

Electricity powers our life on the playa, yet the rain in 2023 and dust in 2022 reinforced our need to be prepared for anything. This session will focus on how hybrid power for camps and artists — combining solar, batteries, and generators — can provide safe and sustainable energy in any weather. Topics include lightweight yet rugged multi-use solar structures, portable battery systems, and minimizing fossil fuel generators.

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0:00 - Introduction - Ken Rehor

3:50 - Solar Dragon: Rapid Deploy Solar Shade Structure System with Camp Bao Chicka Wow Wow - Marcus De Paula

12:58 - From a Bamboo Solar E-Bike to a Solar Village with Homebrew Camp - Ian Earnest and Craig Calfee

23:31 - Optimizing Generators for Hybrid Power - Bruce Cooper

39:00 - Sustainable Power on Playa with the Burning Man Project - George Reed and Starchild

56:40 - Open Discussions and Q&A - All

Power: Using Less While Living Large

Sustainability is an important focus for many camps. However, many don’t know that you can reduce your power usage and carbon footprint without materially reducing all the good things generators and their electricity provide. Hear from our experts on how solar, LED’s and other technologies can help you have your cake and eat it too.

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0:00 - Introduction - Ken Rehor

3:35 - How much power? How much less? - Bruce Cooper and Doug Hanson

16:13 - Generators and Hybrid Power on Playa - Bruce Cooper and Ken Rehor

28:00 - Solar Power for Small and Big Camps - Doug Hanson and Dave Johnson

47:02 - Wind Power - Steven Queen

57:00 - Burning Man Project Off Fossil Fuels Program - George Reed

1:01:59 - Open Discussions and Q&A - All