Living off-grid means living by different rules. It’s waking up each day not with the noise of city traffic outside your window, but with the rustle of trees, the distant chatter of wildlife, and the quiet hum of your energy system working in harmony with nature. 
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For me energy isn’t just a convenience but it’s what makes a difference between all and nothing.
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Electricity, in this context, is what keeps life flowing. It helps taking fresh water from a nearby mountain spring and powers the filtration system that makes it safe to drink. It lights up the nights and keeps me cool through the short but intense summer heatwaves. It fuels the kitchen where I cook every meal, and it drives every tool and screen I use in my profession which is about developing electronics and writing software.
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I’m often thinking:
When you’re off the grid, each electron has a job to do.
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For a long time, I relied on the Bluetti AC300 paired with the B300 batteries. This system was mobile and offered a range of outputs that fit my diverse needs, from standard home appliances to delicate electronics. Its modularity was especially useful since it was easy to transport for off-site work.
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With this system over the time I generated over 6 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy from the sun. This not only supported my off-grid lifestyle and professional needs but also translated to a reduction of more than 6 tons of CO₂ emissions. It’s a testament to how solar energy, combined with a smart storage system, can have a significant environmental impact, even on an individual scale.
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But things in life change, so over time I found myself transitioning to the Bluetti EP760 system.
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The EP760 is a different system designed for stationary installation. Once installed, it simply works. Day after day, week after week, it provided stable, consistent energy without needing any adjustments. But with that stability came a limitation: mobility. Unlike the AC300, the EP760 isn’t meant to move. It’s bolted into place and designed to be the silent provider of a energy-independent home. That’s perfect, for home. But what about everything else I do?
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Each year, I participate in major public exhibitions where I’m responsible for designing and maintaining the IT infrastructure that supports internet access for thousands of guests. The event requires a fairly advanced setup to ensure stable internet access: fiber optic lines for connecting areas, ethernet cabling to different devices, and a network of wireless access points capable of supporting over 800 concurrent users during peak hours across a wide area.
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Reliable power is non-negotiable. In past editions, I brought the AC300+B300 system, and it performed beautifully. It kept the core IT systems running smoothly without interruption. But now, with the EP760 fixed in place at home, I faced a need to increase my possibilities.
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That’s when I began looking into the Bluetti Apex 300.
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At first glance, the Apex 300 seems like just another portable power station, but it’s so much more than that. It represents a new philosophy: a storage system both high-performance and modular, both home-ready and travel-friendly. It merges the portability of the AC300 with the scalability and intelligence of larger systems like the EP760.
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One of the most intriguing features of the Apex 300 is its seamless scalability. With the Hub A1 I can connect multiple Apex 300 units into a unified home power system. Each unit can be added linearly, giving you not just more battery capacity but also the ability to increase output and optimize how my power is distributed. And the best part? I can disconnect any one of those units, take it with me, and use it in a completely different scenario: be it a worksite, a road trip, or an emergency response situation.
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This kind of flexibility is invaluable for me. In addition to regularly travel for events, a significant part of my work involves designing, building, and installing electronic systems in new facilities. I maintain an equipped electronics lab where I prototype, assemble, and test the systems before bringing them to the installation site. These facilities being new sometimes lack reliable power, especially during the early stages. In these cases, being able to bring a power source with me is critical.
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It means I don’t need to choose between having a robust home system and a portable one. With the Apex 300 I can have both: using it at home when needed, and then detaching one or more units when it’s time to move.
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Scalability isn’t just about storage either. The Apex ecosystem also allows for parallel charging using multiple SolarX 4K charge controllers, supporting high-voltage solar arrays and fast MPPT.
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This means that as my power needs grow, I can also increase my charging capabilities whether from solar panels or other sources. It ensures I’m not bottlenecked by slow charging or limited input options.
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Another practical advantage is the Hub D1 accessory. This expansion module adds multiple USB and high-power USB-C ports, which are essential for powering and charging the growing number of devices that rely on this standard: everything from smartphones and laptops to my portable oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test devices. It also provides an high-current Anderson port to provide power to electrical systems, cars or RV.
This simplifies power delivery on the go, especially when I’m on-site without access to lab-grade infrastructure.
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Additionally the Apex 300 supports bidirectional EV charging via the ATI Smart Distribution Box. In an age where electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming mainstream, this feature can’t be overstated. Not only can I charge an EV from the Apex 300, but I can also reverse the flow: drawing power from the vehicle to run home systems or essential gear. It’s not just a nice-to-have; in emergency scenarios, it could be a lifesaver.
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And when I’m out in the field or on the road, I use the Charger 1 accessory to top up the Apex 300 directly from my car alternator. This means even if solar or grid power isn’t available, I can keep the battery top up and ready, ensuring I always have reliable power on hand, wherever my work takes me.
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The combination of all of these accessories transforms the Apex 300 from a simple battery into a dynamic, modular energy solution that adapts to my entire workflow: from prototyping in the lab to powering real-world installations.
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So when I imagine myself going around for work or my next exhibition: the sea of people, the demand for stable internet, the rows of devices blinking - I picture myself with just one Apex 300 in hand. No bulky battery modules, no tangled mess of adapters or cables. Just one smart, powerful unit that does it all. And when I come back home I merge it right back into the system, ready for the next challenge.
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The Bluetti Apex 300 could be more than a tool. It could be a partner in how I live, work, and adapt to the situation. For someone balancing an off-grid life with high-tech professional demands, it’s the answer I’ve been waiting for.
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I’ll leave you with a view of the sunset from my place, just moments before a storm begins to roll in.
The sky is changing, the wind is picking up but there’s no worry. All the batteries are fully charged, and thanks to a reliable energy storage system, we’re ready to face whatever comes, comfortably and safely, even out here in the heart of nature.
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Thank you for taking your time to read my story,
Mett
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- The diagram was made with Freeform for OSX, it is showing just an example of a very basic setup
- Please don’t use my pics or videos anywhere else unless asked
- I’m not a poet nor a storyteller, I just tried to give sense to everything, accounting previous experiences with new possibilities
- I used the information publicly available about the Apex 300 and its accessories, I’m sorry for any error I could have made
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