Off Grid News

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 …

Artificial “leafs” are an idea that researchers have been working on for the last several years, and it appears that at least one group has produced a working prototype. There …

Going off grid can mean different things to different people, but a basic idea for most, is getting away from utility companies and being able to provide electricity, heating/cooling, and …

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 …

Over the years people have actually made some interesting things out of cardboard. Bicycles, boats, bridges, and now one company has designed and is selling modular homes built from layers …

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 …

The world needs to find ways to transition from oil based products one way or another. Whether you care about climate change or simply live off grid to be more …

While many of us have daydreamed about living on our own private island or starting a community with friends, family, or off grid/homestead-minded individuals, there would likely be one hurdle …

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 …

Renewable energy is essentially a given when you are living off grid. The logistics and expense of transporting heating oil, kerosene, diesel, etc, to run a generator isn’t practical for …