In this Episode: The long dark NZ Autumn and Winter of 2019.Aotearoa means Land of the Long White Cloud and we live up to that with high % cloud cover, including fog and only handful of sunny days.We may be on track for what may be the lowest recorded sunshine hours whilst I've been off-grid relying on solar power. Without much sunshine, the back up generator was used. I talk about the frequency of use, expense, a few instances that occurred. Weather stats.What are your favourite weather applications or resources? Recap of events and the 2nd podversary of the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. 2019 Events: May - Livestream For the Cure June - Winter Solstice / shortest day is my favourite. July - Orchard pruned and recap of the crop August - 4th Sunshine Summit Livestream Event to recognize and celebrate connections & 2nd Podversary of the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast September - NZ Mental Health Awareness Week: Sept 23-29 & International Podcast Day: Sept 30th Thank You to: Podbean - for displaying a banner during the week of the August 2019 Sunshine Summit on their mobile podcast app! To our new listeners! Welcome and thank you for coming along for this journey. The Sunshine & PowerCuts Patrons for their continued support!We were able to secure sunshinesummit.live for the Sunshine Summit livestream events, and purchase an Elgato StreamDeck which helped make the livestreams smoother. ** Special Note - our First Patron has been with us for 2 years, on September 21st 2019!! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.** Links from this Episode: PowEp021 - Under the weather World Weather Online 7 Days of Sunshine Challenge Sunshine Summit International Podcast AssociationSurvey NZ Mental Health Awareness Week - Sept 23-29th 2019 International Podcast Day - Sept 30th ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts

Hello it's Heather from the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. In association with Geeks Rising from the 10th to the 16th of August, or 11th to 17th if you're in a timezone near New Zealand, we are hosting the second 2019 Sunshine Summit. It's a week of livestreams with amazing content creators and their communities with the theme of celebrating connections. All of the details for the upcoming Summit as well as replays from our previous events and where the livestreams will be happening, can be found at sunshinesummit.live. A huge thank you to the patrons of Sunshine & PowerCuts for making it possible! So check it out. And if you know our guests we'd love to you to come and celebrate with us. And if they are new to you, come along and learn more about them and we look forward to celebrating connections with you. August 2019 Guest List:Day 1:Kate - Ignorance Was Bliss - 5pm EDT Sat 10th (9am NZT Sun 11th)Bettina & Ninorah - NRI Woman - 9:30pm EDT Sat 10th (1:30pm NZT Sun 11th) Day 2:Dave Lee - The Waves of Tech / International Podcast Day - 5pm EDT Sun 11th (9am NZT Mon 12th)Chris Curran - Podcast Engineering School & Show / Podcaster's Lounge - 8pm EDT Sun 11th (12pm NZT Mon 12th) Day 3:Chris Green - Gravity Beard / Underdog Podcast Community - 5pm EDT Mon 12th (9am NZT Tues 13th)Ben Brown - Tourette's Podcast / Member of Geeks Rising - 9pm EDT Mon 12th (1pm NZT Tues 13th) Day 4:Cross Play Compatible - Play Comics, Real Dudes Podcast, Gamerheads Podcast - 8pm EDT Tues 13th 12pm NZT Wed 14th) Day 5:Lisa & Sam - I shake My Head - 9pm EDT Wed 14th (1pm NZT Thurs 15th)Day 6:Geeks Rising Podcast Network - Bandrew Says Podcast, On The Subject, Conversations with Creators, Sunshine & PowerCuts - 10pm EDT Thurs 15th (2pm NZT Fri 16th NZT)Day 7:FinaleJoin Heather for a fun finale - time TBC Share the Event!You can use the hastags on social media: #sunshinesummit2019#celebrateconnectionsAnd to see posts from last year's event follow #sunshinesummit2018 Also, sharing helps others discover it! So please share this event, and bring friends! It's going to be a lot of fun! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp029 - Ebb and Flow Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and in the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Do you have an experience where you have been empowered by nature? I'd love to hear from you. You can connect with me on Twitter and Instagram @SunPowerPod and there you'll see examples from nature that I share. Alternatively you can email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com The theme of this episode is ebb and flow.There are many examples of and different ways to describe ebb and flow What comes to mind for you? Which phase are you in? Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ From this Episode: Poem: Ebb & Flow - Atticus https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ6-akih3T_/ Opening Lines Read by: Emil Hägg https://www.emilhaggvo.com/ and on Twitter @EmilHaggVO ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I’d love to hear from you:What have been your highlights from the podcast and or the Sunshine Summit events?Which episodes are your favourites?What connections have you made, or re-connections have you discovered to yourself and the world around you?What connections do you celebrate?What examples from nature would you like to explore? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp028 - Stargazing, Internet Outages and micro-grids Firstly,Thank you to Kate from the Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast and Steph Fuccio of Changing Scripts, Virtual Expats and Expat Rewind for both recently becoming patrons of sunshine & PowerCuts! If you would like to Support the show and join the community you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts Quick recap, In March 2019 we hosted the Sunshine Summit and the videos from the 11 guest segments are available on sunshinesummit.live Also there you'll find the link to Register your Interest to participate in future Sunshine Summits events.The next one event will be in August 2019. But before then, in May 2019 I am proud to be returning as a podcast partner for the 3rd annual Livestream for the Cure event.There is an audio clip from Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys to tell you more about it. My segment is on Fri 17th May 9pm EST (Sat 18th May at 1pm NZT) and I'd love you to join me live!If you're able to donate that would be incredible, either way please share the event to help spread the word about this worthy cause.All the details of the event are available at livestreamforthecure.com Guest Spot:I also was recently a guest on the Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast with Kate.There is a disclaimer at the beginning of each episode - listener discretion is advised.https://iwbpodcast.podbean.com/e/120-magical-connections-with-heather-from-sunshine-and-power-cuts/ In this Episode:I talk about the weather and how much I've been enjoying the nights outdoors.I answer a question about fruits and vegetables from Logan Naugle, co-host of Conversations with Creators and On the Subject which are also a part of the Geeks Rising Network.Then I have some questions about internet connections and I'd love to know your answers: Have you been without the internet so far in 2019? How long have you been without it? Was it On purpose? Or due to an outage? How did it make you feel? Or if you haven't been without internet recently, how would you feel if there was an outage?And what did you/would you do in the meantime? Follow up question, how long could you last without it? Then I close the episode with a few thoughts on the article Off-Grid Microgrid: Solar + Batteries +Thermal Generation by Darrell Proctor. Links from this Episode:For more information about my favourite fruit - Feijoa - check out this link to Tui Gardenhttps://www.tuigarden.co.nz/ideas-and-inspiration/fantastic-feijoas-all-you-need-to-know/ Link to the article Off-Grid Microgrid: Solar + Batteries +Thermal Generation by Darrell Proctor:https://www.powermag.com/off-grid-microgrid-solar-batteries-thermal-generation/ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.

SunEp028 - Connections: Sunshine, PowerCuts, Summits(1hr) This marks the 60th episode of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Podcast.In the early days, there were a few bonus episodes due to the excitement for this creative journey and gratitude for the support I received early on. And, here we are.60 episodes, a number of guest appearances, three livestream events with 34 guest spots... It would all be for naught without you.Thank you!To the listeners of the podcast!To those who have become patrons!To the other podcast hosts who have invited me to join them in conversations.To the mentors and new found friends, as well as the other content creators and their audiences that have supported and participated in the Sunshine Summits. Naturally, at the heart of Sunshine & PowerCuts is connections.Being connected to nature as a resource for generating both electrical power and for our own health and empowerment. When we face challenges or experience powercuts (lost connections) in life, we need to reconnect, re-sync and recharge. And along our journeys we connect with resources and people that help us and which we are truly grateful for and they are an integral part of our journey of learning about ourselves and the world around us.Bringing people together to shine a light on and share those experiences is powerful. We have three previous episodes on Connections with guests: Jilanne Holder, Alysa Lucas and Emily Prokop. For this episode, the tables are turned and with the help of the wonderful Stephanie Fuccio of Changing Scripts, Virtual Expats and Expat Rewind who was one of my guests for the March 2019 Sunshine Summit and offered to interview me, we look at the theme of connections which is the foundation and link between the sunshine, the powercuts and the summits. Thank you to the following Sunshine Summit Guests for their questions:Derek Graziano - Rolling MisadventuresWin Kelly Charles - Ask Win PodcastEmily Prokop - Story Behind Podcast & E-Podcast Productions Stargate Pioneer - Better PodcastingAnthony Conte - Off Center Archers PodcastPaul Csomo - Varmints Podcast I hope that you enjoy this insight into myself, and what this is all about. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I’d love to hear from you:What have been your highlights from the podcast and or the Sunshine Summit events?Which episodes are your favourites?Which Summit guest spots were you able to join live?When and how have you been inspired or empowered by them?What connections have you made, or re-connections have you discovered to yourself and the world around you?What connections do you celebrate?What examples from nature would you like to explore? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie,

PowEp027 - Gas Hotwater, Hay, Dust, Glamping The episode begins with the audio promotion for the March Sunshine Summit 2019.From March 9-16 (10th-17th NZT) the livestream event to celebrate connections will be taking place at https://sunshinesummit.liveThere you can find all the details of the 11 Guests that will be joining us over the 8 Days. Please share the event with others so they discover it and come along to join us in the live chat, mark your calendars and we look forward to celebrating connections with you! Guest Spot:I also was recently a guest on the Odd Dad Out Podcast and briefly introduced each of the guests with Adam Higgins who has been one of the Sunshine Summit's biggest supporters from the beginning, I'd love for you to check out that episode here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/odddadout/sunshine-summit-march-2019-w-heather-wel In this Episode:I share a brief update on the weather and solar power, the dry grass meant that hay was able to be made - but also that a lot of hay was able to be made...Sheep have been shorn, and with March 2019 approaching, it brings the Golden Shears - the national sheep shearing competition and so I refer back to the NZ Film directed by Jack Nicholl called She Shears which you can find out more about at https://www.sheshears.com/I attended one of the first screenings back in August 2018 and was able to meet Jack and I think it's a film worth checking out if you are able to. The highlight of this episode would be the Gas Hotwater story! Links from this Episode:And then I round the episode out with two stories from articles I came across recently:https://www.newsroom.co.nz/@future-learning/2019/02/24/455289/one-of-natures-most-underrated-hazardshttps://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/110734872/nissan-uses-old-ev-batteries-to-power-offthegrid-adventures ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp027 - Music By Nature The quote from Shakespeare "The earth has music for those who listen" is a favourite one of mine and the foundation of this episode. So is my motto Life is beautiful; enjoy it's beauty, because the gifts of nature are there for us to enjoy if we make time and take time to experience them.Sound, and particularly music is an important part of my wellbeing.I've also mentioned elsewhere that when I go out in nature I leave other sounds behind and just absorb the sounds of the world around me. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~From this Episode: This episode is related to SunEp003 - Be Still and PowEp026 - Heatwave, Thermodynamics, Music by Nature. And the journal article I reference in this episode is: Sound Matters: Essay / Music By Nature https://journal.beoplay.com/journal/music-by-nature I’d love to hear from you:I ask a lot of questions throughout this episode related to music, and the sounds you enjoy. Let me know which sounds you hear often, where and when you make time to listen? What did you notice when you tuned in to your own internal self-noise? And when have you experienced the sounds of nature recreated or represented by music? Have you been empowered by the sounds of nature and or the music you listen to? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp026 – Heat Wave, Thermodynamics, Music by NatureIn this episode we begin with a few announcements: Sunshine & PowerCuts can now be found on GeeksRising.com Geeks Rising is a curated podcast network which features podcasts by passionate people encouraging you to explore your passions and empowering you to become a better creator.In association with Geeks Rising, preparation is underway for the March Sunshine Summit 2019 livestream event.A huge thank you to the Patrons of Sunshine & PowerCuts for their support which helped secure the home for the event at sunshinesummit.liveHere you'll find the details of the guest list and schedule, as well as links to the previous events and it is where the livestreams for 2019 will be taking place.So head over and check it out. If you know the guest we'd love you to come and celebrate with us. If they are new to you, come and meet them and get to know them. We look forward to connecting with you in the live chat during the event.From this episode:We've had a heat wave with temperatures in excess of 33C inside my house, even with all the doors and windows open hoping to catch a breeze.The spa pool has been in use to cool down, and I briefly mention the different ways we've tried to heat the water up to take the chill off - because with the air temperature being so hot and no heating element for the pool, it makes it easier to get in when the difference is not so vast.At the January Wellington Podcast Brunch Club meetup, one of the members asked me about Stirling Engines.There's a lot to know about Stirling Engines so I encourage you to look into it, if you aren't already familiar.Correction: in the episode I say that there is "fluid of gas" - what I mean is that there is fluidity or movement of the gas between a hot region and cold region. Also the heat and cold are applied externally to the closed system. Then I share an article I came across which I found really interesting, about a NZ scientist who took weather data and assigned musical instruments in software to represent the data points and the result was nature's own symphony.Links from this Episode:https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/379899/listen-niwa-scientist-converts-weather-patterns-into-music I'd love to hear from you:Let me know if you have experience with Stirling Engines, if you're in a heatwave, how you've been keeping cool (or how you've been keeping warm if it's cold where you are), when you've noticed the music of nature from example I was woken by the rain at 2:30am and I enjoyed listening to the waves of rain influenced by the wind. And finally, if you know of any instances where information has been shared in a creative way like in the article about the Scientist converting weather patterns into music. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie,

SunEp026 - Refreshment Before we begin, think about what 'refreshment' means to you. Refreshment can be starting again, when we experience a change, rest and find renewed strength and energy. We look at themes of refreshment: the natural cycle of daily rhythms, and the seasons, of love, solitude, silence, of being refreshed by water and nourishment, by being in gratitude and by getting fresh air, some space and some perspective. And by taking notice of nature to be refreshed by being in awe of the beauty it beholds. Listen to this episode, and find one way that you can refresh yourself today. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~From this Episode: In previous episodes we have looked at elements of Refreshment - SunEp025 - Growth SunEp024 - Rest SunEp021 - Nourishment SunEp016 - Strength from the Refrains of Nature SunEp010 - Renewal ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp025 - Sunshine Hours, Measuring Power, Growth & Duck CurvesThis first PowerCut Episode for 2019 has a lot in it!We begin with a recap of the total Sunshine Hour, temperature and rainfall results of 2018 from the latest NIWA report.How 2019 is shaping up so far.The plan was to record some data to share some information about how much power the system is generating... And we look at the challenges I faced in that process.We look at three stages of charging process for the battery bank: Bulk Charging, Absorbing, Floating.I link this episode to the previous SunEp025 - on Growth, and share about the organic orchard we have.And finally wrap up with a news article that caught my eye about the 'Duck Curve' in the National Electricity Market.Terms/Definitions:Amp Hour - An ampere hour (abbreviated Ah / sometimes amp hour) is the amount of energy charge in a battery that will allow one ampere of current to flow for one hour. An ampere is a unit of measure of the rate of electron flow or current in an electrical conductor. Kilowatt hour (kWh) is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 megajoules. If energy is transmitted or used at a constant rate (power) over a period of time, the total energy in kilowatt hours is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by the time in hours. Links from this Episode:Renew Economy Article: Duck! Solar charge puts energy market transition on the fast-track https://reneweconomy.com.au/duck-solar-charge-puts-energy-market-transition-on-the-fast-track-39479/I'd love to hear from you! Let me know if you have experience with alternative energies, or life off the gird, or if you have any questions. Also if you've made jams, preserves, stewed or bottled fruit! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory