Off Grid

A couple in the Pacific Northwest have built an off grid cabin, which isn’t all that unusual, but what is unusual was that they estimate they only spent around $300 …

We see a lot of advances being made in solar and even in wind turbine technology these days, and there are even more promising advances just on the horizon, but …

With winter just around the corner, it is vital that we start to prepare for the storms that are inevitable this time of year. There are several things that you …

Tiny homes are more than just a trend on cable television, they are an attractive option for young people looking into owning a home without adding to their debt, which …

Voltaic Systems makes a variety of portable solar gear, from solar laptop and cell phone charging units to systems that can attach to vehicles. Recently they have started working towards …

Homesteaders and others living off grid often face a variety of challenges that others would never even consider in their day-to-day lives. Making sure that your power supply is maintained, …

One of the drawbacks of traditional solar panels has always been that they are heavy, bulky, and often require reinforcement in order to install them on a roof or other …

When it comes to living off grid there are a lot of things to consider. Your choice in power, making sure you have access to water, and what type of …

Water is vital to our survival, and with millions of people living in water-scarce regions, providing that water is always a challenge. In creating a new type of solar panel,  …

With a rising population, shrinking fresh water supplies, urban food deserts, and concerns over the impact of traditional farming practices, vertical farming has been getting more attention from some unexpected …