In 2020, there was a spike in searches for off-grid homes and a general trend of moving to rural areas. Rural housing applications spiked by 80% during the pandemic, according to Fannie Mae. Overall, ...

Let me be honest. Three years ago, I thought disconnecting from civilization would solve everything. No more electric bills, ...

Off-grid living is often associated with survivalists or doomsday preppers, but this stereotype overlooks the diverse ...

"People dream of living off grid, but it's a nightmare," she says. She wants to stay in a house she loves but worries about ...

The Apollo system from Solaflect Energy uses a suspension-bridge-style cabling design to cut weight while maximizing strength. With California’s high electricity prices and solar-friendly climate, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

VPPs tap into everyday home technologies, including solar panels and batteries, by transmitting excess stored energy to the ...

Scientists have simulated a solar-powered hydrogen production system comprising 32,050 photovoltaic panels, a pumping system, a seawater reverse-osmosis desalination unit, an electrolyzer, and a ...