Off-grid vs. Energy Neutral
All too often I run into people who can’t grasp the significant difference between being off-grid vs. energy neutral. Continue reading
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Off-Grid Ford Concept Car – Step in the right direction!
The problem is I don’t want a Ford – I want a Tesla S. Ford C-MAX Solar Energy Concept is first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid … Continue reading
Living off-grid – daily energy use and considerations
Living off-grid requires careful consideration when you design your system and purchase appliances, pumps etc. If done right you only have to pay little attention to your energy use on a daily basis. As mentioned in an earlier post (https://modern-off-grid.com/2013/12/30/off-grid-solar-101/) the most … Continue reading
Off-grid Solar 101
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
7,016 ft
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
Off-grid without compromise?
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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