Off Grid News

On October 1st 2016 the U.S. added 7 different species of bee to the endangered species list. This of course compounds the concern that already exists about large scale bee …

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 benefit to growing your own staple crops (or any crops) that some are already aware of, is that homesteaders are part of the movement that is helping to bring …

For those who like to go camping, kayaking, hunting, or other outdoor activities that can take you away from civilization for days at a time, keeping your cell/satellite phone charged …

Something very important happened back in 2013 that is only being realized fully in the last year or so. What was it, you ask?  That is when renewable energy sources …

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,  …

Sometimes the biggest discoveries in science happen purely by accident, and a recent “accidental” discovery could be a step in the right direction in stopping or reversing climate change by …

Shipping containers have found a use in the off grid community as extra space, or even cabins/homes. They can be used almost as modular style housing after some proper bracing, …