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OFF-GRID ENERGY 101

Generating your own off-grid electric power is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. I’ve helped hundreds of people to design and build their own off-grid electricity systems over the last few years, and the reasons people are interested are often the same. Some tell me they want the reliability that the grid can’t always deliver. Others want to live an electrified lifestyle on land that’s beyond reach of the grid. Still others are concerned about reducing their environmental impact. Even if you know something about household wiring and electricity, off-grid systems are sufficiently different that there’s plenty to learn. Here are some of the most popular questions I get asked from people looking to get off-grid.

Q What can I

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