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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Although solar power’s return on investment has been debated endlessly, it now looks like the renewable energy source has finally become as cheap as buying off the grid – at least in some ...