The thought of living completely off-grid in a home built out of shipping containers is fascinating. No mortgage and no utility bills would bring a new freedom that many have never experienced. Living off-grid means no connection to utilities such as electricity, city water, natural gas and sewage. However, just Read More
This post is not really related to Shipping Container Homes, however, it is a great tool that could be adopted for Off Grid purposes. There is nothing like camping to relax and enjoy nature in the great out doors. There is just something about sleeping under the stars or lounging Read More
Tesla Motors is planning to make a home battery for solar energy storage. Tesla has partnered with SolarCity on a 500 home pilot test in California. The 10-kilowatt-hour battery packs charge during the day using the Sun’s energy from solar panels. The battery packs are capable of storing enough energy Read More
Sam Redfield Developed The Five Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator to make small-scale hydroelectric power possible in developing countries. The Five Gallon Bucket Hydroelectric Generator built from common materials works by forcing running water through pipe and spray nozzles to turn a turbine and an altered Toyota alternator to generate electrical Read More