A solar system is a great power generation solution for off-grid living. However, to be totally self-sufficient with your energy generation, you need to be prepared for those weeks where the sun is obscured for several days, providing insufficient light for your solar panels to charge the batteries. This is where a backup generator for…
Making the decision to take your home off-grid and rely on solar power can be challenging, particularly if disconnecting from grid electric is irreversible. However, when researching this for myself, I discovered that it might be possible to switch between on grid and off-grid with relative ease; to find out if it would work for…
Living off-grid is a lifestyle choice that is gaining popularity. Many people are disillusioned with the idea of city life and no longer want to depend on the state for all their utilities. However, living off the grid is not easy, and it does require some sacrifice and a commitment to change. This will require…
When you’re preparing to take your home off-grid, you may think that solar panels are the ideal way to power your appliances. Solar electricity has numerous benefits, but many off-grid homes use propane as an alternative. It’s likely that everyone will have their own preference, but which alternative power source would be the true winner…
When going off-grid, choosing an effective and efficient freezer is an important consideration. There are two main choices to decide between – solar electric or propane. Propane freezers are regarded better in terms of overall cost and ease of use. They are also more durable compared to solar electric models. Additionally, propane freezers tend to…
If your home is off the grid or soon will be, there is no need to give up the luxury of a hot shower. With some creative thinking, any off-grid home can have a practical working shower. To design an effective off-grid shower system, you will need to decide how you will heat the water,…
Having a source of clean drinking for water in your off-grid home is vital. However, water from any source comes with the risk of contamination and should be filtered and purified. To produce water that is safe to drink, you must remove any sediment, metals, and chemicals. Then any bacteria and viruses must be killed….
Wherever you get your water it may need purifying. I’ve researched all the reasons why filtering and purification are necessary before you use it. Water from most sources requires purification to make it safe to drink. Most well water contains contaminants from the environment and human-made pollutants. Rain collected from your roof can pick up…
Finding the right charge controller for your off-grid solar system can be a daunting task, I did the research to find out which ones are the best. A charge controller uses the energy from your panels to charge your battery bank, so it must be the right size to match them. If you have a…
Heating water uses more power than most other systems in your home. Finding a way to heat water that doesn’t rely on your off-grid electricity supply can release a significant amount of your power to be used on other things. To heat water off-grid, solar water heating panels are the most energy-efficient option. Or, if…