Adam Taylor: Power on the Farm, Calm in the Storm

How Florida horse farmer Adam Taylor found quiet reliability with the Jackery 3000 Pro.

A Life Rooted in the Land

Twenty-one years ago, Adam Taylor moved to Florida in search of space, purpose, and a place to build something lasting. Ten years ago, that search led him and his wife to a rare opportunity: a 16-acre horse park tucked inside the city of Clearwater.

“We’ve been doing that ever since,” Adam says. “All we’re trying to do is help preserve the horse community and preserve our land, because it’s all being taken.”

It’s a farm full of life, and caring for every animal is a commitment he takes personally. “It was always a passion,” he says. “The bond you create with the animals… they can’t take care of themselves, so we take care of them.”

City streets surround their farm, but on their land, Adam has found a rhythm shaped by nature, weather, and responsibility. It’s a life built on early mornings, quiet labor, and a respect for the elements, especially the storms that define Florida life.

When the Power Goes Out and Stays Out

Most people expect the city to recover quickly after hurricanes. Not Adam. “Here at our farm, we’re in the middle of a city… but we have our own power line,” he says. “We lose power during a hurricane for two to three weeks.”

It’s more than an inconvenience. After a storm, temperatures rise fast, humidity hangs heavy, and the animals still need care. Freezers full of feed and food need to stay cold. Fans in the barn keep the horses safe in suffocating heat. And before Jackery, Adam only had one option: a gas generator.

“It’s dangerous,” he says. “You have to keep it outside and run lines. You can’t bring it inside.”

Gas shortages during hurricane season create chaos. If you leave, roads flood; if you stay, you risk running out of fuel. The stress builds long before the storm ever arrives.

But everything changed when Adam discovered solar power. “We had solar panels installed on our barn, and I liked the idea of solar,” he says. “So I started researching and found you guys and said, let me give this a try.”

He upgraded to the Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro with four solar panels, and the difference was immediate.

A Horse Show, a Hot Day, and a Silent Solution

One of Adam’s breakthrough moments didn’t happen during a hurricane. It happened at a horse show.

They travel with an RV and three horses. At many shows, the RV park forces everyone to leave at 11 a.m., but on Sundays, the horses may not be finished until late afternoon. That left Adam with a major worry: how to keep his dog safe and cool in the RV when it’s nearly 100°F outside.

“I was trying to figure out how do I get the generator running… You can’t make noise,” he says.

But the Jackery could.

“It makes no noise,” he says. “It powers the RV perfectly. I can leave the dog in there for four or five hours with the AC on.”

For Adam, that alone justified the investment. Quiet, clean, portable power: exactly what a horseman on the road needed.

Preparing for the Worst Storms

When a storm hits, Adam has a system.

“I take it out, I put all four solar panels out,” he says. “I’ll probably move them once with the sun. And then at night, I plug everything in, and it lasts all night long.” His priorities are clear.

“Refrigerator, freezer,” he says. “And I have a big fan — the huge one with a condenser. I power my fan with that during the hurricane because we don’t have power. After a hurricane in Florida, it gets to be 95 degrees with humidity. That fan is a lifesaver.”

He also runs a portable AC unit. “You don’t want to lose your freezer. You don’t want to lose your refrigerator.”

For a farm that can go weeks without grid power, the Jackery 3000 Pro has become a quiet guardian — a constant presence in the barn, house, or RV.

Life Off-Grid, Whether in the Countryside or a Crisis

When Adam heads out for RV camping tied to horse riding, the setup is simple:

“I run the generator at night for AC or heat if it’s cold,” he says. “During the day, I leave the solar panels up and charging. I plug the phones in and everything we need.”

The battery life impressed him, especially when used for lighter needs. “The battery lasts well — lights, all the little stuff,” he says. Charging the Tesla was a heavier load, but possible. “My wife has a Tesla. She can charge her car during the day while she’s at the horse show.” Jackery became part of a lifestyle, not just hurricane prep.

He even convinced his neighbor to buy one. “He bought one as well,” Adam says proudly. “He runs the generator for about six hours. He has the newer generator, but he bought one too.”

And at horse shows? People notice: “They’ve seen it at the horse show… they have a great response. Her trainer bought one as well.”

Power in the Barn, Power in the Field

Perhaps the most surprising use for Adam has nothing to do with storms.

“I put it right in the barn,” he says. “It doesn’t make noise. They don’t know what it is. It doesn’t put off air; they can’t get sick from it. It can’t burn the barn down.”

He loads the Jackery onto the back of his mule to repair fences. “If I need to fix fence boards, I throw the Jackery on the back of my mule and hook up my power saw,” he says. “It’s portable. Anyone can lift it.”

For older barn owners, or anyone with acres to maintain, that portability is transformative.

“Every barn owner should probably have one of these,” he says. “It’s way safer than a gas generator.”

A Philosophy of Preparedness

Adam’s outlook blends resilience, practicality, and care.

“Solar panels make a huge difference,” he says. “People need to learn how to use them — tilt them, keep them clean. You can charge two times faster.”

He loves that the Jackery storage bags keep cords organized. “You can’t lose them,” he says. “It all stays together.”

His greatest wish? “I’d like another 3000 Pro,” he laughs. “For hurricanes, that would be my biggest thing.”

Feeling Safe, No Matter the Weather

When asked what Jackery means to him, Adam doesn’t hesitate.

“It’s a feeling of safety to me,” he says. “Because gas runs out. I don’t know how long I’m going to be out of power. This brings peace of mind. It’s one less thing to worry about when a hurricane hits.”

For someone responsible for land, livestock, and loved ones, safety is personal.

In Clearwater, where storms can take power away for weeks, reliable energy is part of staying prepared. Adam’s setup was built around the Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro. While this model has since been discontinued, users seeking the same quiet, solar-ready performance can now turn to the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus.

For Adam Taylor, the value remains unchanged: fuel-free power, silence instead of fumes, and the confidence to care for what depends on him, no matter the weather.