“Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and powers your home in the evening. It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup electricity supply. Automated, compact and simple to install, Powerwall offers independence from the utility grid and the security of an emergency backup.”
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DIY Temporary Brick Hibachi
Yet another low cost cooking option. Search our blog for many other ideas.
City of the Future – Village Homes, Davis, CA
“A tour with Bill Mollison, the father of Permaculture, through a small heaven inside the city of Davis, Yolo County, California, United States. Totally designed by Michael Corbett, within permaculture techniques for self-sufficiency.
Living off the Grid: Building an off the Grid Cabin for Winter
“Just three months ago we purchased 5 acres of land in the Pacific Northwest where we will be working to develop our off grid homestead 100% from scratch. While we will be working to build our timber frame barn and eventually timber frame house, winter has arrived and we have neither! We are boondocking in our RV and needed a way to winterize + stay warm.
Woman’s Experience Living in a Tiny House Long Term
This video includes some good tips for living in cold climates.
Super Solar Cells
Today’s blog post is actually two stories in one. First, we’ll look at cutting edge solar cells, and then we’ll look at how improved, lower cost solar is ushering in a new age of electric transportation and home energy systems.
“Australian scientists from the University of NSW have set a new world record for the efficiency of commercially-viable solar cells.