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

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, ...

After a massive “state-of-emergency” power outage in Canada last week — on the heels of a massive outage in Wyoming — those ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sun King is launching its first African manufacturing facilities in Kenya and Nigeria. Image: Sun King via LinkedIn. Off-grid solar company Sun King has revealed plans to set up manufacturing ...

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