Not everyone is on the solar power bandwagon just yet. The overall driving question is: Is it worth the cost? One YouTuber, The Old Jarhead (@TheOldJarhead), said: "I am my own power company." But ...

Some Amish people have used gas and diesel generators to produce electricity and candles or kerosene lamps to light their homes. However, as solar panel technology improves and prices drop, these ...

When solar co-benefits are taken into account the economics are strong so we can expect solar energy systems to grow even ...

Between 2018 and 2022, the size of the global off-grid solar products market almost doubled, from US$2.3 billion to US$3.9 billion. Image: Power Africa. By the end of 2023, off-grid solar solutions ...

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

When it comes to solar power, a lot has changed since we bought our off grid home twelve years ago. Today, there are all kinds of solar power innovations and new technologies to harness the sun’s ...

Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun when doing household tasks and discover the benefits of fire-based cooking.

Evotrex' is calling its new PG5 travel trailer a "power-generating RV" that offers glampers extended off-grid operation ...

I'm in Tampa on my 5th day without power. I have a rechargeable battery and solar panels that meets my family's basic needs. I want to expand our offline power to increase our comfort the next time a ...

Camping deep in the woods brings relaxation and some much-needed quiet, but it also poses a number of challenges, like no running water or electricity. This is why solar-powered camping gear is a must ...

When was the last time you saw a computer actually outlast your weekend trip – and then some? Enter the Evertop, a portable IBM XT emulator powered by an ESP32 that doesn’t just flirt with low power; ...