Introduction to Off-Grid Energy
For many people living in remote areas, connecting to the mains grid is not an option. Therefore, they must produce their own power.
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Arcs, Sparks, & Electrons: Accelerating Into The Future
A major energy revolution is just around the corner, and with a bit of luck, it can arrive in time to stave off a potentially disastrous energy crisis.
The Race for New Energy
There are a number of researchers working to uncover and develop new energy sources from cold fusion technology to extracting zero point energy.
Space-Based Solar Power
The technology that could make space-based solar power a reality is the ability to convert solar DC current into microwaves and beam them to Earth.
Ultracapacitors
A battery stores energy chemically, while a capacitor can be said to store energy electrostatically inside an electric field.
Cooling: Off-Grid Energy Options
If you are in a remote location without access to grid electricity and you need refrigeration, there are a number of technologies you can use.
Audio-Visual Off-Grid Energy Options
As rural people increasingly demand these services, there is correspondingly rapid growth in demand for audio-visual equipment in off-grid rural areas.
Guide To Off Grid Energy Solutions
Energy is the product of power and time, measured in Watt-hours (Wh). Energy can be generated by the sun and stored in a variety of forms.
Domestic Lighting for Off-Grid Homes
The use of electricity to provide lighting services usually has very high priority among homeowners living off the grid.
Pumping: Off Grid Energy Options
In rural areas without access to grid power, water supply experts may not have sufficient energy knowledge to select the most appropriate power source.