Massachusetts-based KiloVault has launched Uniti EcoFreedom, a new energy storage system for offgrid solar installations. The battery is pre-wired with a single-phase AC inverter and is designed as a ...

Real energy independence can be tricky to accomplish, but during the past few years, I've accumulated some insights that aren't so obvious. The main misconceptions about life off-grid are that it's a ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Electrical mistakes in DIY solar setups can be expensive or dangerous. This detailed tutorial shows step-by-step how to safely wire your off-grid solar array, including battery connections, fuses, ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...

The ancient Greeks told stories about harnessing the power of fire. Today, home batteries help me accomplish that on a daily basis. Eric Mack has been a CNET contributor since 2011. Eric and his ...