Our Story

How Solar Pivot Power Began

Solar Pivot Power was born on the road—during an unforgettable, 90-day, COVID-era camping trip that changed everything for me.

Like many people in 2020, we pivoted our lives outdoors. Traditional campgrounds were closed, plans were cancelled, and the usual options disappeared overnight. What we discovered instead was something unexpected and incredible: wide-open land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Arizona.

Endless skies. Quiet nights. True freedom.

And one persistent problem.

The Daily Question: “Do We Have Enough Power?”

Every single day, power was on our minds.

Phones. Cameras. Laptops. Navigation. Portable shower head, air pumps and of course, movies. Staying connected while being truly off grid. We tried what was available—portable solar panels, battery banks, improvised setups—but none of it felt reliable enough for real off-grid living.

The issue wasn’t solar itself.
The issue was inefficiency.

The sun moves. Fixed panels don’t.

We searched for a sturdy, affordable, portable solar tracker—something that could follow the sun, survive outdoor conditions, and actually work for campers, RVers, and off-grid travelers.

It didn’t exist.

So we decided to build it.

From Frustration to First Principles

Solar Pivot Power didn’t start as a business idea.
It started as a problem we needed solved.

We asked a simple question:

What if portable solar worked as intelligently as large solar farms—without being bulky, expensive, or permanent?

To answer that, we assembled a core team of experienced engineers with backgrounds in:

• Hardware design
• Sensors and controls
• Motor systems
• Embedded software

Our guiding principles were clear from day one:

Invent. Patent. Build products that actually work outdoors.

Design. Test. Redesign. Repeat.

The early days were hands-on and relentless.

We designed prototypes.
We tested them in real campsites—not labs.
We learned what failed in wind, dust, heat, and uneven ground.
Then we redesigned.

Again and again.

Every iteration made the system smarter, more durable, and more practical for real-world use. This wasn’t about theoretical efficiency—it was about reliable power where outlets don’t exist.

“We took proven solar tracking principles and re-engineered them for real outdoor use—portable, durable, and designed for how people actually camp.”  - Dale Hanks

Proving the Concept: Kickstarter #1

Our first major milestone was launching on Kickstarter.

It wasn’t just about funding. It was about validation.

Backers believed in the idea of portable solar tracking. They understood the problem because they had lived it themselves. And they helped us prove that this wasn’t just possible—it was needed.

That first campaign taught us invaluable lessons about:

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Customer feedback
• Real-world expectations

Most importantly, it showed us how much room there was to improve.

What We’ve Learned — and What’s Next

Since our first Kickstarter, we’ve taken everything we learned and applied it forward.

We’ve:

• Improved the mechanical design
• Refined the tracking intelligence
• Strengthened durability and stability
• Simplified setup and usability

Now, we’re preparing for Kickstarter #2—with a better product, clearer goals, and a roadmap toward commercial availability next year.

Our focus is no longer just proving the idea.
It’s delivering a product people can rely on.

Our Mission

Solar Pivot Power exists to make quiet, clean, intelligent power available wherever adventure takes you.

We believe:

• Off-grid power should be reliable, not stressful
• Solar should adapt to the sun—not the other way around
• Technology should enhance outdoor experiences, not complicate them

We’re building solar for people who actually use it.

“Solar Pivot Power started because we needed reliable power off-grid—and couldn’t find it. We didn’t set out to build a company. We set out to solve a real problem.” – Uttam Singh

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