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Markus Hoffmann

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Markus Hoffmann

Tech editor & DIY enthusiast

Covers mobility, energy and outdoor tech for 8+ years with a focus on practical buying guides for camper, smart-home and solar gear. Runs a 24V LiFePO4 setup in his workshop since 2023, powering tools, fridges and the occasional RV trip.

More articles by Markus (2)

Why I'll Never Spend $1,700 on a Power Station Again — My 2000W DIY Solar Setup (instead of EcoFlow & Jackery)

My 2000W DIY solar setup with LiFePO4 battery, MPPT charge controller and a 400 W foldable panel — same money, nearly 3× the usable capacity of a pre-built power station. Complete bill of materials, step-by-step wiring, and a side-by-side with EcoFlow DELTA Pro and Jackery Explorer 2000 v2.

May 21, 2026

I Beat NEM 3.0 With a $2,000 Plug-and-Play Battery — Why I'll Never Pay Peak Rates Again

How my $2,000 portable home battery setup beats California's NEM 3.0 export rates, shaves Time-of-Use peak charges by 60 %, and provides instant whole-home backup during outages — without an electrician or utility paperwork.

May 21, 2026