Highland Hills Farm

Maryn Carlson

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Address: 227 Green Road North. Charleston, NY 12072.
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/highlandhillsfarm/
Description: Jan and Ron Bever operate their house, barn and sugar shack entirely off the grid. They use two Southwest Windpower microturbines that generate 400 watts each and six 120 watt solar panels, along with 12 Trojan T-105 batteries to store the power. Jan and Ron installed all the systems themselves with the help of their neighbors. They are planning to harvest 100 gallons of syrup next season from their 15 acre sustainably managed sugar bush. Jan promises you don’t need a lot of money to get started in renewable energy. If you are looking for a do-it-yourself, affordable approach to renewable energy, come meet Jan and Ron!
Photo Essay:

A woman stands beside two Highland cows in a grassy field near a wooden wagon. Trees and bushes are in the background, and the woman appears to be feeding or petting the cows.

 

Solar panels are mounted on the roof of a wooden building, with a small wind turbine nearby. A barbecue grill and greenery are visible in the yard, and trees stand in the background under a cloudy sky.

 

Solar panels are mounted on the metal roof of a small wooden house. In front of the house are a grill, a white plastic chair, and some grass and bushes. Trees are visible in the background.

 

A small wooden shed with a green sign reading Bens Sugar Shack stands on grass. It has a solar panel, an open door, and an old blue jeep parked to the right. Trees and greenery surround the scene.

 

A car battery labeled EverStart Maxx sits on a wooden shelf next to a blue battery charger in a rustic wooden shed. Cables connect the charger to the battery.

 

Electrical control panels and equipment mounted on a white wall, with conduit pipes and a No Smoking sign. A black panel and a water jug are also visible.

 

Several red batteries with corroded terminals and black and red cables are arranged inside a wooden box. The batteries show signs of dust and wear.

 

A large, rusty metal furnace with pipes attached sits on a stone floor. Two buckets and a black hose are nearby, next to a wall with peeling paint and a nearby electrical outlet.

 

 
 

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