Check out this vintage bus that has been converted into a luxury motor home! The 1950 British classic Bedford OB bus has over 3,500 hours of tender love and care invested into it. The bus comes with a full kitchen,...
A US Marine Corps Veteran had his property condemned by the City of Huntsville for living off grid. He is now fighting city hall to stand up for his right to live on his two acres of land in a...
A truly "Green" source of electricity has now hit the market! Did you know electricity can be created from plants by using their leaves as a solar panel? By harnessing the plant's natural photosynthesis processes, a company called Arkyne Technologies has...
When disaster strikes, electricity is usually the first thing to go. Tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, etc... can all wreak havoc on a community, sometimes leaving homes and business without power for days or weeks. These easy to install solar panels are...
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International Airport sought out to become energy independent after adding their first solar panels in...
Some readers may remember the 1995 post-apocalyptic film Tank Girl, based off a comic-strip taking place in the not-so-distant future, when desertification takes hold of planet Earth, causing water to become a scarce resource. Happily, the situation with our beloved...
Go Sun Solar Stove With the goal of creating a fuel-free off the grid cooking experience, inventor Patrick Sherwin launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013 to provide funding for the GoSun Stove.  The solar stove is able to cook a...
According to a recent announcement by France's Ecology Minister, Ségolène Royal, the European country will soon start paving a significant portion of their roadways with solar panels. The project, called Wattway, will reportedly provide power to over 5 million...
Have you heard of a Groundfridge? For many people living with everyday modern amenities powered by electricity, it might be difficult to comprehend how to refrigerate foods and beverages without depending on the ever-expanding, and costly (residential) electrical grid. Netherlands-based...
The BioLite Campstove is a revolutionary camping tool that brings you a portable stove that doubles as USB charging device. This means on your next camping adventure, you can boil a full liter of water in less than five...
Off Grid Water Heater Heating and cooling has always been a challenge for those living off grid, water in particular can be a challenge to heat effectively over winter. A balance must be struck between need, comfort, and energy use. Let's...
Low on wood at your local camp-site? Tired of hauling logs from one end of the property to the other? Is your BBQ pit rusting through or on it's last leg? A Swedish Torch might be the solution you...