In this video, I showcase my off-grid solar setup and battery installation using the Anker Solix X1 system. After nearly two years living in a rainforest cabin, the installation of 12kW of solar power ...

Off-grid living provides a unique opportunity for individuals and families to become completely self-reliant, particularly in terms of energy needs. An off-grid solar system for homes allows ...

Thinking about going solar? Learn what it means to go fully off the power grid and find out if it’s right for you with ConsumerAffairs.

DIY solar panel kits can make the process of installing solar panels more convenient, but buying separate parts allows for ...

From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it).

Grid-tied vs. off-grid solar: decide whether a grid-tied solar system with battery backup or an off-grid solar system is best for your home or farm.

If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid.

How it's helping There's little doubt that installing solar panels, whether you're going off-grid or not, offsets rising utility rates, lowers electricity bills, and promotes long-term savings.

However, some off-grid, pay-as-you-go solar system providers have encountered difficulties and come in for criticism – in the worst cases, they have been accused of signing up African households ...