Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

Learn how to build a complete off-grid solar system with this detailed guide. We break down all essential components, ...

Adding solar power to your off-grid homestead can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, we break down ...

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 pros and cons of taking responsibility for your own energy and water aren't what I expected before making the move to living an off-grid lifestyle. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011 ...

A tiny home in the Australian wilderness that is powered by solar panels. When it comes to how our society generates and produces energy in light of the looming effects of climate change and global ...

Enphase Energy, a California-based supplier of solar inverters and energy storage systems, has announced a new complete off-grid solar and battery solution. The system is currently available in the ...

When my wife and I decided to expand our horizons beyond campgrounds with full electrical hook-ups to experience dry camping, we didn’t want to go entirely without certain creature comforts, like ...

Despite its huge potential to contribute to Africa’s electrification goals, persistent policy and affordability challenges are holding it back. Image: Power Africa. Off-grid solar solutions are ...