In an exciting experiment, I’ve created a solar-powered, self-hosted website using a Raspberry Pi on our roof deck in Boston to explore sustainable, local-first web hosting. The solar panel and battery setup is a key highlight, allowing for a magical experience of solar energy powering the Raspberry Pi. While the website may go down on cloudy days, the goal is to prioritize sustainability over constant uptime. This unique project aims to promote environmentally friendly web hosting practices and inspire others to consider solar-powered solutions. Challenges with winter temperatures are being addressed, and future plans include testing Drupal on a Raspberry Pi and exploring static site versions.
https://dri.es/my-solar-powered-and-self-hosted-website