Real energy independence can be tricky to accomplish, but during the past few years, I've accumulated some insights that aren't so obvious. The main misconceptions about life off-grid are that it's a ...
Massachusetts-based KiloVault has launched Uniti EcoFreedom, a new energy storage system for offgrid solar installations. The battery is pre-wired with a single-phase AC inverter and is designed as a ...
Like all solar energy systems, off-grid systems use solar panels to harness the sun’s energy for residential or commercial buildings. However, unlike more common grid-tied systems, they store some of ...
Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...
Whether it's to help lower electricity costs or just a general desire to live unplugged from the rest of society, more and more people are choosing to go off-grid. While the concept of "off-grid" ...
Clean energy sources such as solar power help consumers nationwide save money on energy bills. In the long run, solar panels can cut energy costs by up to $1,500 annually and, according to the ...
The ancient Greeks told stories about harnessing the power of fire. Today, home batteries help me accomplish that on a daily basis. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his ...
Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...
The author uses a pump with a garden hose outlet to supply water to a mounted showerhead. Construct a simple, inexpensive rainwater shower system heated with an off-grid solar water heater. If you ...