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 ...

Off-grid living provides a unique opportunity for individuals and families to become completely self-reliant, particularly in terms of energy needs. An off-grid solar system for homes allows ...

Massachusetts-based KiloVault has launched Uniti EcoFreedom, a new energy storage system for offgrid solar installations. The battery is pre-wired with a single-phase AC inverter and is designed as a ...

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 ...

Best solar investments for your home. Off-grid solar systems generate and store power wherever the sun shines, making them a great green update to your home. Today, lots of one-stop-shop companies ...

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 it's a ...

"Hopefully this is the new page for us." Off-grid couple shares video of clever solution to wintertime problem: 'They have ...

Meet Whitney & Trent, a couple living in an off-grid yurt home in the Mojave Desert. They built a 30' diameter yurt with a ...

DIY solar installation is legal in most areas, provided you meet building codes, get permits, and pass inspections for ...

Paired Power, a US solar charging infrastructure manufacturer, has developed PairTree, a standalone, solar-powered canopy and EV charger that takes an average of four hours to install. Like Paired ...

Enphase Energy has introduced a complete off-grid solar and storage system that integrates batteries, microinverters, and ...

The couple sleeps beneath a Costco carport tent, which Marissa says is her "No. 1 recommendation" for staying dry and ...