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Super-Rich land-grab for remote real estate
In times of crisis wealthy buyers look for luxury bunkers, isolated compounds, hotel takeovers and other high-end features for doomsday scenarios. People like Amazon CEO…
Plant nurseries deluged with seed orders as fear takes hold
Brisbane – Friday NURSERIES around the world are experiencing “unprecedented” demand for veggie seedlings as customers try to secure their own food supply ahead of…
Bikini farmers of California
The Times newspaper has run a feature about a group of women herding cattle and wielding chainsaws in their thongs. When you first visit the…
- Land ·
Land Sales To Reach Record Levels In 2020
OMAHA, Neb. 22 Feb – The land market in 2019 continued the plateauing trend of the past several years during which the supply of agricultural…
7 Best US Colleges for Cleantech
Clean technology (like renewable energy, or low carbon production processes) are in demand across advanced economies in US and Europe. From folks interested in involving…
Reuters Foundation turns on to off-grid
Here is a recent Reuters Foundation report on off-grid real estate: Often called survivalists or “preppers”, many escapees twin an expectation of impending doom –…
- Work ·
23,000 Apply for Job on Deserted Island
When more than 23,000 people from around the world applied for two job vacancies, an Irish couple proves that working on an uninhabited island is…
- People ·
Harry and Meghan “put planned cannabis brand on hold”
Sources on the West Coast have told Off-Grid.net that a large, legal cannabis farm which had been gearing up production for a super-high quality, recreational…
- Energy ·
A solution to California’s disasters – Microgrids
After years of deteriorating power lines owned by PG&E, California’s biggest utility, plus months of windy wildfires, warming California is wondering how to keep the…
- Water ·
5 Ways To Purify Water in 2 Minutes or Less
By Richard Douglas Water helps everything grow and thrive – including bacteria, viruses, and parasites! Water-related illness is a huge concern, especially for the young…
- Mobile ·
Seven new technologies that can enhance your life
Knowing which bets to place when it comes to adopting emerging new technologies is impossible. But its still worth trying. Betting on the winners of…
Sutton Hoo worker forages food to afford to volunteer
A project to recreate an Anglo Saxon longship at one of the most historical sites in Britain is using volunteer labour despite its multi-million pound…
- People ·
Zac Efron illness irony
Zac Efron was filming a new off-gid adventure series entitled “Killing Zac” when he was taken ill and nearly died, in a story that will…
How UK govt could help off-grid communities
Its time to stop looking at the thousands of people who live in off-grid communities as strange throwbacks. They are the future, not the past.…
- Energy ·
Battery storage will transform society
A remarkable series of predictions about the future of the grid is emerging from NREL – the National Renewable Energy Lab in the US. Because…
California’s original off-grid store relocates
Real Goods, the California-based original purveyor of off-grid living supplies, has relocated to Ukiah, California. The move follows the companys acquisition by altE Store in…
Book review: Rural Planning Handbook
The Rural Planning Handbook has a cover price of £25. But £20 will secure it direct from the author, and cash in an envelope is…
- Energy ·
Never Again! Lets Close PG&E
Two major wildfires that raged in California for the past ten days are finally contained. But the debate and aftermath will rage for months. California’s…
- Mobile ·
Brexit made me go off-grid
Dave Goodwill told fellow-members on Quora how he made the choice to go off-grid: Brexit will greatly improve my life. I’ve been struggling with seasonal…
- People ·
Dave LaChapelle — off-grid with style
An off-grid photographer has created Lavazza’s 2020 calendar and he calls it an Ode to Nature. American photographer David LaChapelle, made commercials and music videos…
- People ·
HAB Land Ltd goes bust – Grand Designs presenter walks away
Kevin McCloud, presenter of Channel 4 TV’s Grand Designs series, fronted money-raising for an eco-property developer, and then resigned as a director 18 months before…
Innovative Tech For Living Off The Grid
Think smart devices and modern tech, what comes to mind is traceable, trackable and invasive devices that infringe our privacy. Not all tech is lousy…
- Solar ·
Oz utility takes its customers off-grid
After a devastating bushfire, one remote WA farming community takes steps towards a solar solution — and it’s cheaper, safer, and more reliable. The deadly…
Digital detox weekend
We’re on our way to West Virginia for a low-tech weekend at promisingly-named Lost River State Park – just across the Virginia border in Mathias,…
- Water ·
Should I live on a boat?
WHATis it really like living on a canal boat or on the river? So many of us have wondered if it would be a way…
- Energy ·
Coming soon – gigawatts of free batteries
As the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) has increased exponentially in the past few years, the concern of what to do with batteries when they…
- Mobile ·
Opting out of the Phone race
When you’re trying to keep things simple and low tech, you want a low impact, low maintenance phone. Something that you can use in case…
- People ·
Mike Banning’s father lives off the grid
He may be a fictional character, but Mike Banning has a huge following. In the latest movie in the Fallen franchise, Angel has Fallen, hero…
- Mobile ·
You CAN use your phone as a walkie-talkie
Apple let it be known over the weekend that they have cancelled a planned feature on the new iPhone allowing it to be used as…
- Energy ·
Boom in Electric Vehicle charging devices will help off-gridders
Now the new bi-directional chargers are coming on the market - off-grid car-owners can charge up in the city and download the power when they get home.
- People ·
Thomasin McKenzie interview
Thomasin McKenzie, 19, came to fame as a Hollywood actress playing an off-grid character. Q: You broke out in last year’s Leave No Trace –…
- Land ·
Off the grid living at its finest!!!
Off the grid living at its finest!!! This home has a view to die for and much, much more! From the on demand generator to…
10 Best Solar-Powered Colleges In The US
Solar energy is the fastest growing green energy source. It takes care of the environment, bestows energy independence, and os a cost-effective solution. Below is…
- Land ·
Compound for sale – because the kids aren’t interested
In Michigan, a Home surrounded by serenity and nature is for sale because the long-time owner is getting old and his kids want the Internet…
- Urban ·
Extinction Rebellion protests continue
Climate activists Extinction Rebellion continued their global “summer rebellion” in London and Munich today. In London, the target was London Concrete, the British capital’s biggest…
Visiting Outback Prepper + Budget Prepping links
With one phone call, I’ve accidentally ended up in a survival caravan fit out for a nuclear holocaust. But within days, I’m converted, and perhaps…
Timber Festival UK – Review
Daisy Stella Baldwin reports from Leicestershire…. It was raining hard when we arrived at Timber Festival 2019; a three-day festival of music, arts and performance…
- Solar ·
Gadget produces solar power and clean water
Multi-membrane solar panel uses waste heat to warm water and thereby purify it - Saudi researchers hope to ready it for commercial rollout soon
Extinction Rebellion founder says we must topple the political elites
The driving force behind Extinction Rebellion has said the group will shortly announce a co-ordinated global action in 40 countries. “There is going to be…
- People ·
University boss quits her job to live off-grid
“I was a cognitive psychologist, an academic happily ascending the career ladder,” said Dr Alison Green, head of Scientists Warning. “I knew about climate change, and I…
- Spirit ·
Scotland’s multiple off-grid opportunities
The sparkling glens and mountains of Scotland boasts a wide choice of off-grid holiday accommodation and if you fall in love with the lifestyle there…
Off-Grid woman storms Minister’s speech
One of the Greenpeace protesters who forced their way into the UK Chancellor’s Mansion House speech last night lives on an off-grid rabbit farm in…
- Shelter ·
Is this tiny home the future of housing?
USA In the town of Brunwsick, Georgia, builder Stuart Muir Wilson constructed a tiny home with all the trimmings. Complete with solar panels and…
- Mobile ·
Off-road vehicle, off-grid home
Are you looking to exchange a comfortable middle class home for life sitting round a campfire? You might be in luck. Winnebago Industries has recently…
- Shelter ·
3D printed House in 24 hours
A house which was 3D printed in just 24 hours went up last month, in the town of Stupino, Western Russia. With 3D printers producing…
Customise your favourite outdoor gear
A kayaker and his brother painted shark jaws on the front of their kayak. A long-distance cyclist attached mirrors and lights to his handlebars and…
Off-Grid Editor on BBC2 chat show
The editor of Off-Grid.net is appearing on BBC2 Victoria Derbyshire show, shortly, in a piece about a family of 4 who went to live off…
- Food ·
Understand Your Growing Zone
Growing your own food, and enough of it to last a while, is one of the pillars of living off the grid. Knowing about your…
Extinction Rebellion to take part in the UK’s Timber Festival
Today it was announced that Extinction Rebellion (XR) will be part of the line up at Timber Festival in the north of England. XR will…
- People ·
Steve Miller leaves his island haven
Rocker Steve Miller’s remarkable off-grid retreat in Washington’s San Juan Islands finally sold for $8.5 million. The property was originally listed for $20 million in…
- Land ·
Islandeering
A new book about islandeering guides you through visits to some of the UK’s tiniest islands where there is no power or fresh water, and…
- Land ·
20 Acres Off-Grid Ready
Beautiful Cascade Mountains and Valley view from this 19.81 acres. Located in NE Washington. Property boasts a permitted well and 2 bed septic, 10×16 shop/storage,…
- Land ·
PG&E’s cunning wildfire plan – shut down the Grid
Power company PG&E has long been known as a company that puts its shareholders interests ahead of its customers – shady billing practices, low quality…
No 1 destination on AirBnB, final few days left unbooked – Yes, its off-grid
Hurry! AirBnB has just announced the world’s most popular getaway — its an off-grid mushroom-shaped shed located in 10 acres of woodlands in Coastal California The Mushroom…
- Spirit ·
Go Your Own Way
Many of us have bellowed ‘Go your own way!’ at the top of our lungs when listening to Fleetwood Mac, but it’s in that pause…
Bitcoin Mining Off The Grid: Is Solar Power The Answer?
Some of the first big server farms devoted to bitcoin were located in the frozen wastes of Finland. Why? Because cooling costs are minimised when…
- Land ·
Tiny British island seeks new warden
If you always wanted to be a hermit but never dared to make the move, now is your chance. The remote island of Lihou, part…
- Mobile ·
Ultimate RV
The Taxa range of RVs are specificaly designed for off-gridders
In Spain – Crackdown or Backdown?
The Spanish authorities are boasting they increased the number of cannabis plants seized in the past year – but that still only amounts to a…
- Energy ·
Human powered energy – your questions answered
By Ken Torino of K-Tor – Human-power expert My story began 15 years ago when I was looking to buy ahuman power generator and had…
- Mobile ·
Living in a Box, a 4-wheeled Box
Jeremie.C.Lingenheim could have anything he wants within reason. He could drive around London in a Porsche, but he prefers a motorbike. He could eat in…
Talk is Cheep
[before_listing images= youtube=null] Could-a, should-a, would-a. What’s it gonna take to wake you up? Unless you get off your butts yesterday, you are toast. In…
- Land ·
Island mansion for sale
Engels and Volkers are featuring this amazing off-grid home on a private island near Vancouver, British Columbia. If the US $15 million price tag is…
Nuns growing medical marijuana
Holy Smoke! From the LA Times to ABC Nightline, everybody loves the Sisters of the Valley, a group of nuns from Northern California who make…
Monetize your off-grid home with a reverse mortgage application
In these difficult times, it is reassuring to know that if you are a homeowner yo may be able to raise cash that only needs…
Why Off-grid Housing is the Future
Green living has gone beyond being a fad and has become an essential part of modern life. So much so that people nowadays are looking…
- Energy ·
Cannabis growers lead off-grid energy development
Its a little known fact that the Marijuana growers of Northern California were amongst the first to use solar panels to improve their crop yields,…
Australia Decentralises
When folks first hear about Tyalgum, in East Australia they picture Mad Max. Steampunk locals power this dieselpunk outpost with renewable, ethanol-based Guzzolene. Tyalgum has…
- Land ·
Off-Grid Millionaire AirBnB’s his Hawaii home
Each Christmas tech geek Graham Hill heads to Hawaii. At first he would shack up in a small, dilapidated cabin on Maui and spend afternoons…
- Work ·
Hemp – key off-grid industry, USA & global events 2018
Hemp is Hot! It is going to be a busy 2018 for Cannabis expos and conferences domestically and internationally. Below is a running list of…
How to Make a Great Campfire – Easily
Going camping is a fantastic way to relax and unwind. And it’s a first step towards a life off the grid. Its an activity you…
Come out of her! Seeking Christian Woman for Wife, and Friends
Lord God Almighty Bless your soul, and strengthen you up, gird yourself up and come on. Its getting late. I know what to do…. I…
- Water ·
Raw Water – big money – but should we take it?
It’s called water consciousness – a movement of people who drink unfiltered, unsterilised spring water and even rain water. Why? Well, for the supposed health…
Merry Pranksters go Off-Grid and try to Eat Free
Ben and Danny (pictured) are two of the merriest pranksters on the green scene. They have been spending some time in London and kindly agreed…
- Urban ·
Teri Hatcher living in a van for her YouTube series
In a great piece of self-promotion, actress Teri Hatcher first encouraged and then denied the story that she was down and out and living in…
- Food ·
Food, not supplements
Food comes after water in the hierarchy of the things you need to sustain life off-grid. First Water, then Food, then Fire, then Shelter, although…
- People ·
Tara Westover – Off-grid abuse
The shocking story of Tara Westover which she tells in her recently published memoir ‘Educated’ casts an undeserved shadow on off-grid-families and their ways of…
¡Comunidad Francesa necesita un nuevo líder!
¿Te gustaría experimentar las montañas francesas viviendo en nuestra comuna? ¿Te ves viviendo en una sociedad inclusiva y creativa? ¡Ven a colaborar con nosotros! Tu…
- Water ·
Zero Mass Water
A regular supply of drinking water is the holy grail for off-grid living. If you can get a bare minimum of water and heating of…
- Energy ·
The House with No Bills
An Australian housebuilder has launched a search for a family to live in its prototype Home with No Energy Bills. Mirvac is building the house…
Three Rivers
FIRST there were the propane lamps. Then came wind turbines, followed by solar panels that powered William Shay’s off-the-grid vacation home overlooking Lake Billy Chinook.…
It doesn’t feel like a sacrifice
After finishing school, Jocelyn and Jarvis had $96,000 of debt from student loans, credit cards, and buying a small rural property. This is the story…
- Energy ·
River mobile battery
Backup batteries? Got ’em. Mobile charging stations? Check. But I need a mobile battery that will keep my beer cold and charge my phone and…
- Land ·
Millonario fuera de la red renta su casa de Hawaii en AirBnB
Cada navidad, Graham Hill experto en tecnología vuela a Hawaii donde al principio se hospedaba en lugares pequeños como en un cabaña en Maui y…
- Land ·
Vamos a Ecuador
Me estoy mudando a Ecuador y tengo dinero para comprar tierras, pero quiero dividirme con personas de ideas afines.Las personas que respetan a la Tierra…
- Mobile ·
Artist Within a World
This amazing 360 degree work (only a part shown) by van-dwelling artist Emily Lamb is the product of her time in jungles and mountains around…
Water glass eggs?
One of the things that some of my neighbors have done when moving out to the country is get chickens, some do it for the…
Elk encounter 3 years later
Those who have followed me for a few years should remember my elk encounter from about three years ago, it did quite a bit…
10 years later…
It was 10 years ago on December 22 when PB and I (and our little chihuahua Pekoe) pulled up on our property, it was 3:30…
- Events ·
El Cáñamo esta caliente
¡El cáñamo está caliente! Va a ser un ajetreado 2018 para exposiciones y conferencias de Cannabis a nivel nacional e internacional. A continuación se muestra…
East Jesus
I think most everyone is familiar with “Slab City”, an abandoned military base in the Sonoran desert in California. This desolate place is a favored…
A day in the emergency room
I spent today in the emergency room, not for me, but for a friend. I had gone to church and found out my friend had…
- Land ·
Alone in the Peruvian Desert
Although every place on this planet is unique in its own way, Peru manages to stand out above the crowd because of its many natural…
Van life in Vancouver
Wow, that is my first thought about Atli and how she lives! She is a part-time bus driver, she can afford to work part time…
Privacy? They are listening
I grew up in the time when cable TV boxes were supposed to have a camera or at the very least a microphone inside so…
Stealth camping in the city
Most of the people I know of who live in their vans or other vehicles are travelers, they camp, they don’t tend to live in…
- Water ·
Great Barrier Reef – Coral Spawning
The world’s biggest living organism, the Great Barrier Reef, has held its annual Coral Spawning event, with trillions of eggs and sperm simultaneously releasing into…
Stealth van build and tour
Could you live in a van? I could if I had this one, it’s designed to be a “stealth van”, it has loads of space…
- Events ·
Psy-che: Off-Grid Raves Outside Beirut
Camping is a popular outdoor activity in Lebanon, but not many would undertake it as a permanent lifestyle. Every now and then, a young and…
- Food ·
5 tips on growing strawberries
Are strawberries your favorite fruit? Want to grow them yourself at home? Here’s 5 tips on how to grow more strawberries than expected! Practice makes…