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Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

InForest’s Swedish cabins are completely off the grid, relying on solar power, battery backup, and a limited amount of water. Living in one for a week required some compromises, but fewer than ...

John Houghton, of Vermontville, lives off the grid. Jim Visconti powers his off-grid home in the northern Adirondacks with solar panels. Gwendolyn Craig Nancy Bernstein stands outside her home in ...

Audio-visual alarm system with remote transmission. Chest design means minimized cold air loss during door openings. Double silicone gaskets and lockable clasps allow for tight closing and restricted ...

Like all solar energy systems, off-grid systems use solar panels to harness the sun’s energy for residential or commercial buildings. However, unlike more common grid-tied systems, they store some of ...

Embarking on an off-grid adventure is an exciting endeavor, and finding the right equipment can make all the difference. While it may be wise to invest in premium products for critical systems like ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...

One of the questions I’m asked most often is whether I think the future of power in the U.S. will be on-grid or off-grid. My answer is that it's the wrong question. Like most complex subjects—and ...

My husband and I built an off-grid cabin 10 years ago, and haven't looked back since. We've learned a lot through years of experience, but we made some mistakes when we first moved here. We should've ...