Get Off The Grid

So you're thinking that you'd like to get off the grid? If you're like most people you probably have a real interest in self-sufficient living but don't quite know where to start. One thing's for sure though, if the idea of leading a clean, independent and inexpensive lifestyle suits you, you're not alone.

The feeling of independence

Modern technology is making sustainable living a reality for those who finally decided to break free from the shackles of their electricity company and get off the grid. It's a wonderful, liberating feeling to live in a house that's powered entirely by alternative energy, specifically via solar power or wind power.

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When you choose to get off the grid and to generate your own electricity you can keep all the luxuries of a conventional house and continue the comfortable lifestyle that you're used to.

Keep all the luxuries... if you want to

If you thought that by getting off the grid and disconnecting completely from mains electricity that you have to completely stop using your everyday "essentials" like television, freezers, computers and microwave ovens then nothing can be further from the truth, as people every day, all over the world are finding out. You really don't have to make many compromises or do without anything if you don't want to. The choice really is yours!

About the only thing you need to do is to slightly readjust the way you do things because getting off the grid does tend to challenge the mind a little. You see, we're all used to living lifestyles of excess and relative waste and to finally take control of the way we live and make a solid decision to start saving money and our environment is a great experience. It's also incredibly empowering.

Assessing your basic options

You might already live in a remote place where connection to the electricity grid is impossible (or at least cost-prohibitive) because of distance or remoteness. Perhaps you might be thinking about buying a home in the wilderness or a cabin tucked away in the woods and so need to generate your own power. Or like the majority of us you might be living in suburbia and want move off grid to save money, plain and simple by cutting your power bills.

You have a couple of basic options when you decide to get off the grid. Firstly, you can choose to live without electricity completely, just like our forefathers. There's nothing wrong with that by the way; it's an ideal situation - even a dream - for many people. It just depends how you want to live and what you're prepared to do without.

Secondly, you can install a simple and efficient system incorporating solar panels and/or wind power generators. Basically, with this type of installation, excess generated electricity is stored in batteries which are regulated using a controller. Power is supplied to your household via an inverter. This allows you to use your regular electrical appliances.

On cloudy days, a wind generator can top up your batteries if necessary or alternatively a fuel powered generator can be used. Either way you will need some kind of backup generator as you can't realistically expect the sun to be shining 100% of the time when you're living off the grid. A basic system doesn't have to cost the earth (particularly if you're fond of a bit of simple DIY) and if you're smart about it, you can obtain significant savings over the long-term.  

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