If your house is already connected to the grid – or your new house is close enough to get connected – would you ever consider going off-grid?. Contrary to popular belief – my answer is definitely NO. Unless you’re concerned … Continue reading
So let me begin explaining the inner workings of an off-grid solar system. This simplistic picture from Wholesale Solar’s homepage explains the concept very well. The solar panels (often referred to as PV (photo voltaic) modules) produce energy when the … Continue reading
When I began my initial research in 2008 it quickly became clear that a lot of companies such as SolarCity in the Bay Area were getting into installing grid-tied solar systems. With a change in the legislation PG&E was now … Continue reading
7,016 ft (2.1 km for my European friends) is the length of my driveway. That is also the distance to the nearest PG&E (California power company) connection point. When I bought my property in 2008 I called PG&E to get … Continue reading
This blog is dedicated to explaining how you can live off-grid in a modern house (almost) without compromise. Yes it can be done – I’m doing it as you read this, and in the following posts I’ll give the readers … Continue reading
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