How-To Articles

Tips for Going Off Grid in a Tiny House

If you’ve chosen to go tiny in your off-grid journey, we’ve got a couple tips and suggestions to help with the planning!

10 Things to do to Prepare to Live Off the Grid

In this article, we will cover 10 important things to think about so you know how to prepare to live off the grid.

Off Grid Toilet Options

Going off grid and trying to plan your toilet system? Here are some common plumbed and no-plumbing toilet options and considerations for each, so you can work out the best off grid...

Getting Power to a Rural Property NZ

Have you just purchased a lifestyle block? Maybe you’re moving onto family land that has no services? Getting power to a rural property is usually the first task, so that you can progress all...

How do I know how much solar power I need?

If you’re going off grid and asking yourself “How do I know how much solar power I need?,” this article is for you. We'll show you how to calculate how...

How to Cook Off-Grid

One of the main things we tell people when they’re looking to power a full time off-grid lifestyle is that our solar kits aren’t designed to handle cooking – so...

What are the best methods to heat water off-grid?

Electric hot water cylinders use a LOT of power, so it's best to heat water off grid with an instant gas hot water camping shower, a woodburner and wetback, or...

Is off-grid solar right for me?

If you're asking whether an off grid solar system is the right choice for your lifestyle, the first thing to understand is the difference between off-grid and grid-tied solar.

Off-Grid Solar 101 - How Does an Off-Grid Solar Power System Work?

So how does off grid solar work? It’s a pretty simple process! The solar panels collect energy from the sun’s rays, which is stored in the batteries, so the energy...

What Not to Run on Solar (and What to Use Instead)

If it’s your first time off-grid and you’re used to city power, there are a few changes you’ll have to make to adapt to solar power. If you’re already off-grid...

30 Common Solar Power Terms, and What They Mean

We know learning about solar power energy and how it all works can be confusing, so we’ve put together a breakdown of the most common solar power jargon. If you...

What to Know BEFORE You Go Solar

Switching to solar power means clean, renewable energy, and ending your reliance on the grid. It also means going through some big lifestyle changes, but it doesn’t have to be a...

VIDEO: How to Install Off-Grid Solar on your Cabin/Bach

In this video, Ethan will take you step-by-step through the process of installing an off-grid solar power system on your Cabin, Bach, or other stationary dwelling. With full instructions for every...

Off-Grid Solar Basics for Going GridFree in NZ - 102

Thinking of going off the grid with solar energy? We’ve created this complete guide to help you! Off grid living means you have no connection to the electric utility’s distribution...

Why are Off-Grid Solar Quotes So High? (and Why They Don't Need to Be)

Off-grid solar quotes are so high because they’re designed to work on even the lowest sunlight hour days. But they don’t need to be. A simple change in your habits...

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