Communities
Off-grid groups - how to build a group and case studies of successful and unsuccessful groups of individuals who are off-grid together
Britain on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Cost of living soaring. Political trust crumbling. Energy system straining. What could possibly go wrong?...
Ireland backs island living
With up to €84,000 per dwelling it could become a magnet for off-grid communities...
Take Back Control of Your Power
This could be you – Take back control of your power...
Sun King’s Crown: 156m Reasons Off-Grid Solar Has Finally Grown Up
Kenyan company Sun King calls itself “the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company.” That’s not just marketing hyperbole—and itR...
3 LA Wildfires “Caused” by Faults on Grid
The number of faults on the power grid near three of the major Los Angeles County fires skyrocketed in the hours before the blazes began, according to Whisker L...
Asheville Awaits Action From Duke Energy
As residents of Asheville, NC, queue to buy water, and stalk the streets of this artsy town looking for somewhere to charge their cell-phones, their entire view...
Solar Park in Wiltshire Driving Locals Green
Over 14,000 people have signed a petition against large solar farms in their area following plans for a development covering 2,000 acres (810 hectares) in Wilts...
Anti-pylon Brits Could Herald New Off-grid Era
Retired film-maker Christopher Hamblin is unmoved at the prospect of a lump-sum payment from developers to compensate him for electricity towers and cables they...
Windy Winter Boating Nights
Richard Stabbins begins an occasional series on the joys and heartbreaks of living on a boat in the middle of a big city. It’s early evening on the canal towpat...
Media Alert : Scottish Power Poised to Waste £5 Billion on Upgrading Archaic Infrastructure, Missing Opportunity for Microgrid Investment
For Release 18th Jan, 2024, United Kingdom An evidence session tomorrow, Weds 17th Jan, before the Net Zero Commons Committee, titled ‘A F...
Cabin Porn Maintains Allure – Book Review
Books, articles and TV shows about beautifully-styled off-grid cabins ,continue to attract large audiences, showing our love affair with off-grid escapism conti...
Top 5 States for Living Off-Grid in the USA
The United States, with its vast and diverse landscapes, offers several states where off-grid living is more accessible and encouraged. Here are the top states...