Have you been thinking about living off the grid? If you are as concerned as the rest of us about the increasing scarcity of our current energy source, the increased demand of non-renewable energy and the damage we are causing this beautiful planet of ours then you are already aware that we need to do something.
Right now there are so many ways we can help the planet and also reduce our electric bill by choosing to no longer acquire our power from local utility companies. Instead we can opt to go natural by living off the grid and using the power that nature itself could generate.
Where to Get My Power If I’m Going to be Living Off the Grid?
First of all, I’d like to point out that you don’t need to go completely off the power grid unless you want to, you can start off slowly and work towards living totally off grid. It’s entirely up to you.
Sources of natural power that you could utilize are solar power, wind power, geothermal power, hydro power and magnetic power.
- Solar power comes from the natural energy of the sun. This renewable energy is converted into a usable form as seen in home electricity.
- Wind power could be captured using wind turbines.
- Geothermal requires digging into the soil until you reach the hot part which you could translate into a useful form.
- Water turbines are sourced from running waters like streams, rivers, or waterfalls. So if you live in an area where the water current is really strong, you might consider this as an option.
- Magnetic power is the use of magnets to build continuous energy that never stops. This free flowing energy can be used to power an entire house.
What is the Best Source of Energy for Living off the Grid?
The most common off grid power source is solar power. Solar power is easier to install than a wind turbine.
Normally, with solar panels you need to have multiple pieces while a wind turbine needs only one. Of course the size really counts. It just follows that the bigger your device is, the more electricity it could produce.
Wind power also comes in handy with solar power. During rainy season where the sun wouldn’t be smiling all the time, the wind turbines would be the one to generate power for your home. There are also ways that you can store solar energy for future use, like in preparation for a rainy season.
Here’s a great all round guide if you are looking for the best of both worlds (solar and wind power guide in one):
By Living Off The Grid, What Benefits Will I Get?
The clearest and most exciting benefit that you could get is a worry-free power source.
You are no longer at the mercy of your local power company because you are now generating your own power for your own consumption. When something happens to the production of the local utility, you would no longer be affected.
Another major benefit is of course the MASSIVE savings you WILL make. You’ll be exempt from paying your local utility company.
So if you have been complaining about the excess and at times incomprehensible charges from your local utility company, it is now time for you to start living off the grid and enjoy the financial benefits and the peace of mind that you would be experiencing.