Category: Energy & Water

If you are interested in having a solar power system installed in your home, it is important to know what you will need. The heart of any solar system, whether off or on-grid, is the inverter. To...

Large solar arrays are often used to supply homes and businesses with electricity, but what can you do with the small ones? Are they useful or just a gimmick? A small solar panel is a convenient,...

When considering solar panels, you may find yourself wondering what 'off-grid solar' actually means. 'Off-grid solar system' means a system of solar panels detached from any electrical utility....

If you don’t have access to mains sewerage or want to make your home completely independent, you will need to find an effective way of disposing of your waste.  Household wastewater fits...

Solar panels are a great way to save money on your utility bills, but what is the difference between off and on-grid systems? On-grid solar panels are connected to a local power utility via the...

Wells are a fantastic way to supply water to your off-grid home, but they aren't always practical. If you don't have the space or money to install one, what else can you do to get an off-grid water...