derek the solarboi
@solarboi.com
I make YouTube videos about solar troubleshooting and maintenance, and also created The 3741 Reference, a solar product compatibility tracker for UL 3741 compliance (ul3741.com)
https://solarboi.com
https://solarboi.com
So...sneaky side project drop 👀 thesparkive.org
The Sparkive
thesparkive.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
So...sneaky side project drop 👀 thesparkive.org
They're not gonna say it's about oil but it's about oil
January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
They're not gonna say it's about oil but it's about oil
The kids can eat later
January 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The kids can eat later
Let me be clear: I use AI (specifically Claude) a LOT. It's extremely useful for helping with research or making sure I'm using terms correctly, helping with coding tasks, proofreading my writing, etc.
I'm appalled at how many people have given up on having a voice and letting the AI talk for them.
I'm appalled at how many people have given up on having a voice and letting the AI talk for them.
January 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Let me be clear: I use AI (specifically Claude) a LOT. It's extremely useful for helping with research or making sure I'm using terms correctly, helping with coding tasks, proofreading my writing, etc.
I'm appalled at how many people have given up on having a voice and letting the AI talk for them.
I'm appalled at how many people have given up on having a voice and letting the AI talk for them.
oh no Jigar's been sucked into AI posting as well
Solar didn’t just shine in 2025 —
it shutdown all of the naysayers.
Costs collapsed. Deployment exploded.
Markets shifted gears.
That’s not a trend —
that’s transformation.
Years of progress. Years of scale.
No shortcuts. No flash.
While others exposed their shortcomings, solar forged ahead.
it shutdown all of the naysayers.
Costs collapsed. Deployment exploded.
Markets shifted gears.
That’s not a trend —
that’s transformation.
Years of progress. Years of scale.
No shortcuts. No flash.
While others exposed their shortcomings, solar forged ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
oh no Jigar's been sucked into AI posting as well
I should be working on my greenhouse but instead I'm trying to figure out how to print books for no reason at all 👀
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I should be working on my greenhouse but instead I'm trying to figure out how to print books for no reason at all 👀
The truly final inspection for the solarboi solar is complete! 🎉
December 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The truly final inspection for the solarboi solar is complete! 🎉
The secret to hanging things in drywall is simply cheating #homeownership
December 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The secret to hanging things in drywall is simply cheating #homeownership
How is beef jerky the best thing in the world, something the settlers lived on, and simultaneously costs as much per pound as gold
December 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How is beef jerky the best thing in the world, something the settlers lived on, and simultaneously costs as much per pound as gold
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Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.
December 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.
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![Comic. [Banner: Mathematical Society: 2025 Meeting.] PERSON 1 with bun: Any other new developments from the year to cover before we wrap? PERSON 2: Oh, the teens picked a new funny number. PERSON 3 with short hair: Aww, I’m glad to hear they’re still doing that. PERSON 4 with ponytail: I’ll add it to the list. [List: 23 (skidoo!; 42; 69; 420; 1,337; 58,008; [circled]: 67]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreig43e2u4zzpifhq6fbf2iwplmva2lt5rokfg5uws5dysbe55up6wa@jpeg)
December 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Minivans fucking rule
we rented a chrysler pacifica for our trip down to see my folks after christmas and i now totally get why people like minivans. this thing rules.
December 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Minivans fucking rule
Stuff to think about when choosing your solar clamps! #solar #terragen #pvhazardcontrol
December 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Stuff to think about when choosing your solar clamps! #solar #terragen #pvhazardcontrol
Just got permission to operate the solar yesterday!! Now I just gotta get everything stickered so that I can close out this permit. A lovely Christmas present.
December 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Just got permission to operate the solar yesterday!! Now I just gotta get everything stickered so that I can close out this permit. A lovely Christmas present.
This guy thought that the torque of a motor vehicle was applicable here #torque #electrician #wire
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This guy thought that the torque of a motor vehicle was applicable here #torque #electrician #wire
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“Stop stealing and start creating” is a real thing an “AI artist” said
December 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
“Stop stealing and start creating” is a real thing an “AI artist” said
I gotta figure out how to cross post videos here better. I just subscribed to a crossposting service because I'm tired of doing it manually, but their support for Bluesky is still sketchy, due to the MB upload limit, and apparently they don't compress the video at all before attempting upload
December 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I gotta figure out how to cross post videos here better. I just subscribed to a crossposting service because I'm tired of doing it manually, but their support for Bluesky is still sketchy, due to the MB upload limit, and apparently they don't compress the video at all before attempting upload
The ChatGPT of it all is what gets me #solar #alexfasulo #fortedward #appeal
December 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The ChatGPT of it all is what gets me #solar #alexfasulo #fortedward #appeal
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The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.
TikTok agrees to deal to cede control of U.S. business to American investor group | TechCrunch
The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.
techcrunch.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.
I'm so tired of the AI slop put out by renewable CEOs with no ground-level perspective on LinkedIn. I'm starting a list of worst offenders.
December 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I'm so tired of the AI slop put out by renewable CEOs with no ground-level perspective on LinkedIn. I'm starting a list of worst offenders.
I did clean up the PV wire in the driveway. At least I thought I did 😅
December 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I did clean up the PV wire in the driveway. At least I thought I did 😅
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December 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM