Having personally spent a significant portion of the last eight years off-grid with a big battery and solar setup, water is always the driving force in returning to civilization. The EO Canopy ...

Dreams of energy independence and a simpler life are driving more Americans toward off-grid living than ever before. Interest in off-grid properties has surged since 2020, with more people seeking ...

Power Panel, a US solar products manufacturer, has developed a portable solar device for emergency response, humanitarian aid, and off-grid living. It manufactures the Gen20 devices in Oxford, ...

A large-scale home rainwater catchment system may work for some. Photo by Flickr/aquamechanical Water: the elixir of life. Don’t waste it, and appreciate it always. This mantra will really come into ...

The array of off-grid refrigerators includes everything from portable solar coolers to conventional fridge/freezer combos ...

When you start shopping for off grid appliances, it can feel like a rabbit hole. Propane refrigerators, solar fridges, DC refrigerators, wood stoves, and even tankless propane water heaters all ...

Becoming responsible for our own water and energy was more than saving on utility bills. Here's what motivated us, what we learned and how we made it happen. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor ...