Off-grid energy, backup power, shelter construction, and keeping the lights on.
Shelter & Power
Going “off the grid” means more than simply getting some or even all of your power from the sun and/or wind. It means having a means to store this power so that it can be used when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing. Thankfully, there are a wide range of […]
Shelter & Power
Shelter is one of the three key elements of survival. Without it, you will not last long in a world that is incredibly hostile to human life. If you are considering a worst-case scenario, you should make sure to check your shelter options for both bug-out situations and for long-term survival. Th...
Shelter & Power
Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, your power flicks off during a raging storm outside. Scared, you scrambled for something to help you see just a bit in the dark. Having a backup generator equipped in your home is ideal for keeping electricity on during storms and times of power outages. By being...
Shelter & Power
Why Wind Power? Both wind and solar power are free sources of electricity once you have the equipment to capture and process it. Both systems on their own are capable of putting a sizable dent in your energy bill. And both systems are limited in their own ways. Power production with solar panels ...
Shelter & Power
Is this not the case? How many times has this happened to you? Everything packed, you remembered all that you need. A certain welling of pride fills your ego at how well you’ve planned. Yet not until the day fades do you realize what was forgotten, was what was needed the most at that particular ...
Shelter & Power
Why Solar? The fastest growing and increasingly affordable alternative source in recent years is solar power, energy production through roof-mounted photovoltaic systems. And why wouldn’t it? Solar energy is clean, free and available for personal use on virtually any given day. Almost any disaste...