Racing Toward Dependability in Off-Grid Power
When precision, power, and performance collide, history gets made. That’s exactly what happened when Vendée Globe skipper Sebastien Simon. Simon sailed solo aboard the Groupe Dubreuil IMOCA 60, broke successive 24-hour speed records—reaching a staggering 614.25 nautical miles in a single day. While the feat itself made headlines, there’s one…
A Guide to Off-Grid Homesteading | Redefining Independence in the Modern Age
In the 18th and 19th centuries, homesteaders made their way across the U.S. in search of a fresh start and new life. They gave up everything they knew, endured grueling conditions, and worked to establish the land they had been given. In the same spirit as traditional homesteaders, modern homesteaders…
The Basics of Off-Grid Living: Remain Connected While You Disconnect
Transitioning to off-grid living doesn't have to be hard. Here are some common challenges of living in an RV and tips on how to address them.
Off-Grid Living: 5 Different Types of Off-Grid Homes
As more and more people seek to improve their sustainability, they’re leaving behind their reliance on fossil fuels and heading off the grid. Building an off-grid home allows these individuals to utilize more renewable and recycled resources than a traditional grid-tied home. While they seek refuge from the chaos of…
The Importance of Renewable Energy Storage and a Sustainable Future
There is a common belief among people that installing solar on their homes will always have reserve power. This is a misconception about the abilities of solar power. Without a way to harness and store this renewable energy, there is no way to reserve and use this energy at a…
Making Battle Born Batteries and the Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credit Work for You
Recently, President Biden posted on Instagram that thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, taxpayers can receive up to 30% off the cost of standalone batteries and installation. Seeing as how we are in the business of batteries here at Battle Born, we take a deep dive. What does this tax…
What Does Living Off Grid Mean?
Off-grid living certainly isn’t anything new. In recent years, there’s been a fresh burst of interest in off grid life and its meaning. Still, many may be intrigued by the idea but uncertain of what it entails. So what does off grid mean, and what are the benefits of living…
How Do You Get Running Water Off the Grid?
Living an off-grid life can be exciting in so many ways. The freedom, the solitude, the ability to connect with nature and enjoy your land as you see fit. These are just a few reasons people opt for off-grid living. But alongside these perks are big challenges, none bigger than…
What Is Microhydropower?
You’ve likely seen homes with solar power systems. You can spot them easily, thanks to their solar panels. You may even be familiar with home electric systems that harness the breeze with windmills and other turbines. But these aren’t the only clean, renewable, off-grid-friendly power sources out there. For those…