Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY ... or evaluations. Off-grid solar energy systems are gaining ...

Off-grid solar energy systems are a great alternative that helps families meet their energy needs and save money on their utility bills. But solar panels aren't cheap, and neither is the ...

Most residential solar panel systems are ... do not recommend a DIY solar installation for large residential projects. You can, however, purchase DIY solar kits for off-grid projects, such as ...

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 ...

Let us help you. Published September 8, 2016 Mark Smirniotis Share this post Q: Mark, I really enjoyed your article on home solar. I have a cabin that is off the grid completely, and I would love ...

Standard solar panel systems can be prohibitively expensive and complex to install. DIY solar panel kits let motivated homeowners install their own solar systems while saving a significant amount ...

We all know that outfitting a house with solar panels is not cheap ... The Off-Grid weblog answers that question. Partial Solar Solution Update: How to Make Inexpensive DIY Home-Built Solar ...

“Load shedding” by Eskom, a state-owned energy firm, cuts off ... solar system can free ride, enjoying their own electricity when the sun shines and making use of the grid for artificially ...

Well, not really cheated, but I just went with a retail solar generator system ... use in this off-grid container, and so peak efficiency is less important to me. For this cheap portable unit ...