Behind the Funnel

Today on Off the Grid, On the Record, we’re diving into a corner of clean energy that’s growing fast but often overlooked — solar for RVs and off-grid adventurers.

Our guest, Kenson, is the founder of Monument Solar — a Utah-based company designing high-performance solar systems for full-time travelers and remote workers. With systems delivering over 5,000W of power, integrated Victron electronics, and a unique 5/5/5 service model, they’re helping customers break free from shore power for good.

🔍 What we cover:

• The backstory: how full-time RV travel led to product innovation
• Why bifacial panels + tilt-adjustable racks are a game changer
• Real-world use: running air conditioners, microwaves, and more
• Remote diagnostics, warranty structure, and resale value
• Monument’s big vision: nationwide facilities, disaster relief tech, and commercial scale-up

📎 Links & Resources:

Website: https://www.monument-solar.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonumentOffGridSolar

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Monument-Solar

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🎙 Hosted by Yarek Matacz, Off the Grid, On the Record brings you candid conversations with the entrepreneurs reimagining clean energy, infrastructure, and mobility from the ground up.

In this episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, host Yarek Matacz chats with Samuel Bendek, co-founder and CEO of Elastic Energy, a revolutionary cleantech startup using tree sap to rethink how we store energy.

Samuel shares how growing up in Colombia, bouncing soccer balls at 15, sparked an idea that eventually became a patented elastic energy storage system. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, Elastic’s system is non-toxic, long-lasting, fire-safe, and completely regenerative—with no mining required.

We explore:

• The inspiration and material science behind elastic batteries
• How Elastic compares to traditional battery chemistries
• The regulatory challenges of bringing a new storage medium to market
• Use cases ranging from heavy industrial to decentralized rural grids
• Why staying mission-aligned matters when scaling with impact

This is a conversation about creativity, grit, and reimagining how we power the world—starting from the forest, not the mine.

🔗 Learn more about Elastic Energy: https://elasticenergy.co

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What does it take to build smarter caravans and a stronger trades culture? In this episode of Off the Grid, On the Record, we sit down with Jacqueline Bold, founder of Bold Trailer & Caravan Repair Centre, to talk:

• The rise of off-grid solar and battery setups in caravans
• Why one-size-fits-all doesn’t work for mobile solar
• The overlooked power of leadership and diversity in trades
• How Australian innovation is outpacing regulations
• And what’s next in Bluetooth, braking systems & energy tech

From solar blankets to battery storage to team-building from the ground up — this isn’t just RV talk, it’s a blueprint for sustainable living anywhere.

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🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GGdf9APheAirKD4ZIlM7O

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🔗 BOLD Website: https://boldtcrc.com.au