Living off-grid can leave you paying for things that would otherwise be covered by your local government -- and potentially ...

As the world becomes more modernized, globalized, and atomized, life lived on the margins becomes increasingly attractive. Existing under the webbing of arbitrary rules, zoning, and social pressure ...

Many in the comments showed a fundamental misunderstanding of what it means to live off-grid. At the most basic level, ...

Best solar investments for your home. Off-grid solar systems generate and store power wherever the sun shines, making them a great green update to your home. Today, lots of one-stop-shop companies ...

Paired Power, a US solar charging infrastructure manufacturer, has developed PairTree, a standalone, solar-powered canopy and EV charger that takes an average of four hours to install. Like Paired ...

Inspectors can red tag solar-electric systems if they’re deemed unsafe. Can the city condemn your property for not having a grid connection? Learn how to tell where it is legal to live off the grid ...

In an age where power outages are becoming increasingly frequent and unpredictable due to extreme weather events and other emergencies, the need for a reliable and efficient power source has never ...

"The nearest city is 50km north." Proud new landowner shares 'stunning' photos of scenic off-grid home: 'The ultimate thrill of a lifetime' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The author recently installed a complex solar-battery system. Learn how solar inverter is connected to the grid and how each inverter functions when connected or not connected to the grid. Welcome to ...

A South African couple is living off the grid on a piece of land they bought. No running water or electricity; just a camper van and a homemade garden.

When my wife and I decided to expand our horizons beyond campgrounds with full electrical hook-ups to experience dry camping, we didn’t want to go entirely without certain creature comforts, like ...

San Diego Community Power announced Wednesday a $55 million initiative that will offer rebates and incentives to encourage ...