If you’re considering going off-grid with solar and a battery bank, you’re probably wading through a jungle of questions and research. To decide if off-grid solar survival is right for you, let’s set the ultra-technical aspects aside (mostly) for a moment, and work through the top 5 questions to ask […]
6 Surprising Luxuries You Didn’t Know Could Be Operated Off-Grid
Before moving off-grid I had a lot of preconceived notions about what “off-grid living” meant. Say goodbye to grandma’s antique 1000-watt waffle iron, put away the power tools and don’t even think about a dishwasher … right? Well, not really. While “off-grid” can mean living without electricity and hauling water […]
The 3 Best Batteries For An Off-Grid Energy System
It’s the question that anyone using alternative energy inevitably asks at some point… What are the best batteries for an off-grid energy system? Because of the falling prices of renewable energy systems, more and more people are looking to use alternative energy sources as a way to: Save money Become […]
Solar Power Systems 101
Solar energy is on the way in. In a world with ever-increasing oil and gas costs, and ever-decreasing costs of solar energy technology, the day will come (maybe even soon) where solar energy becomes competitive with more traditional forms of power. Solar power offers some distinct advantages. It’s totally renewable, […]
Renewable Energy Growing Faster Than Expected
Worries that wind and solar power would destabilize power grids unproven The International Energy Agency says the world will generate much more renewable energy than previously expected in the next five years, disproving worries that relying more on wind and solar power would destabilize electricity grids. About 28 percent […]
Buying Solar Panels? Check Out These Free Tools
Buying Solar Panels? Check Out These Free Tools If you’re beginning to educate yourself about the using solar energy in your home, it’s easy to become overloaded with information. Even veterans of the industry have to actively keep up with a variety of topics like state and federal regulations, utility […]