We often hear about people going “off-grid.” What does that mean exactly? In fact, what grid are we even talking about? The grid originally referred to the power grid. During the late 19th century, power systems were extremely localized. A generator might be connected to a few hundred lamps within a neighborhood. As these localized […]
Going Off-Grid – Three Questions to Ask Before You Take the Plunge
Okay, so you’re convinced that you want to move away from public utilities and become more self-sufficient. Great! But before you start buying up solar panels, you should take some time to plan out exactly what you hope to accomplish, in what time period you want to accomplish it, and the best way to reach […]
Off Grid Energy Costs: Are the Cost and Benefits Worth It?
How Much Are the Off Grid Energy Costs? The answer is…well, there isn’t one. The amount you will pay to ditch public utilities for off grid energy is based on a ton of variables. Although it may be a difficult question to answer, let’s take a look at some of the basic cost considerations of […]
Self Sufficient Lifestyle – Self Sufficient Living in the Burbs, City, or Country
Self Sufficient Meaning: Being self sufficient means that you are needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food water and Shelter. Self Sufficient lifestyle | Self sufficient living. Building a Self Sufficient Lifestyle: Options for the Rural Prepper Building a self sufficient lifestyle is no easy […]
Secure Solar Power without Batteries – [VIDEO]
SMA’s Secure Power Supply does something that no other grid-tied solar inverter without added storage can: provide power during a grid outage. Solar professionals have been talking about this amazing feature since its inception with the Sunny Boy TL-US and our data shows consumers love it. Now with even more power in the all-new Sunny […]