Category Archives: Off Grid

Articles about living or experiencing a lifestyle disconnected from or reduced dependent upon the power grid. Posts include using alternative energy including solar, wind and hydroelectric power. In addition, posts about an off-grid lifestyle including gardening, home-shelter construction, and the joys and challenges of living off-line.

Enviromental News, Off Grid, STEM Education

Solar Film Technology: A Breakthrough in Clean Energy Flexibility

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Solar Film Technology
19
Aug

Thin-film solar panels are revolutionizing the way we harness solar energy. Unlike traditional bulky solar panels, these panels are incredibly thin and flexible, making them suitable for various applications beyond rooftops. Traditional solar panels use silicon as their main material, while solar film technology utilizes lightweight layers of photovoltaic materials. These layers can be over […]

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Enviromental News, Handheld LED Lighting, Off Grid

Solar Roof Advantages: Energy Security, Lower Bills, and a Cooler Planet

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Solar Roof Advantages
01
Jul

Solar roofs capture sunlight to produce electricity which in turn provides a wide range of benefits including facility cost savings, improved building operating efficiency, and increased property values. Above all, solar roof installations results in reducing the environmental impact from fossil fuels. Solar roofs convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. This renewable energy […]

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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health, Off Grid, Recreation

Embracing a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle. Homesteading and Off Grid Living

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Self-Sufficient Lifestyle Homestead cabin
12
Jun

Increasingly individuals and families are tired of the rat race and are embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle. A daily life of maintaining a simpler pace and living off the land. Accordingly, this lifestyle involves learning and developing skills and resources to meet their basic needs and thrive. It involves creating a sustainable and fulfilling life through […]

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Environment, Safety, Health, Handheld LED Lighting, Off Grid

Electrical Blackout Meal Preparation. Cooking the Old-fashioned Way. 

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Fallen tree across powerline creates electrical blackout
31
Jan

A power outage for many Americans means hardship. Especially when it comes to cooking a meal. In the past, toasters, microwaves, and electric ovens didn’t exist, yet people successfully cooked hearty, flavorful meals for their families. Tasty meal preparation during an electrical blackout can be a simple and enjoyable experience.  Electrical cooking appliances ended daily […]

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Handheld LED Lighting, Off Grid, Recreation

How Bright Should a Survival Flashlight Be? Is Beam Output the Only Consideration?

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survival flashlight
24
Jan

Survival Flashlight: The Brightest Flashlight is Frequently Not the Best Choice. How Bright Should a Survival Flashlight Be? We all know seeing in the dark is essential for safety and enduring difficult situations. We also know a critical tool for viewing your surroundings during a power outage or during an outdoor adventure like camping, hiking, […]

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