Learn how to build your own off-grid solar system with a detailed cost breakdown, component tips, and installation insights.

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 ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Solar power is a great way to save money on your energy bills in a world where tariffs only seem to be making things more expensive. Unfortunately, solar power is really only a solution that ...