Rainwater collection – one more step towards sustainable ressources
It’s time to take a more serious look at domestic rain water collection. 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
To Grid or not to Grid – that’s the question?
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
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
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