Testing the Jackery Explorer 1000 with 100 Watt Solar Panel. Product Link: https://www.jackery.com/products/jackery-explorer-1000-2-x-solarsaga-100w-solar-generator?aff=1101 Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000, 1002Wh Solar Generator (Solar Panel Not Included) with 3x110V/1000W AC Outlets, Solar Mobile Lithium Battery Pack for Outdoor RV/Van Camping, Road Trip Brand Jackery Wattage 1000 watts Item dimensions L x W x H 33.3 x 23.4 x 28.2 centimeters Voltage 110 Volts MASSIVE CAPACITY & IMPRESSIVE ENDURANCE: With the 1000W wattage and 1002Wh capacity, this Explorer features 3 P ..read more

Compact and portable, the EcoFlow RIVER series is an ideal recreational power that provides you the accessibility to handy wall outlets. The EcoFlow RIVER series is the perfect companion for camping, over-landing, tailgating, boating, etc. Feel free to attach and detach the Extra Battery to meet your needs. 11 Lbs lightweight and portable power station; Support 80% of essential devices with X-Boost mode on; Fast AC recharge within 1.6 hours; Handy Control with EcoFlow App; Modularized capacity to grow with your needs, from 288Wh to 576Wh with Extra Battery More: https://ca.ecoflow.com/pr ..read more

If you are looking for an easy food to grow consider the Apple. About 15 years ago we planted 2 Apple Tree Seedlings that cost about $20 each. We were told that we needed at least 2 so that they could cross pollinate. I'm glad we planted 2. We chose the Golden Delicious and Empire Apple Varieties. We do not use any chemicals or pesticides on these trees and now get thousands of delicious organic apples every year. What do you do with thousands of apples? Well we eat an apple a day starting in August... then we make apple pies, apple crisp, apple sauce, apple vinegar and dehydrated apple chips ..read more

A question that comes up every day in the "Living off the Grid" Facebook Group is where is the best place to buy Solar Panels ... so I'm going to start a list here on the Group blog and will update often. You can also include your preferred place to buy Solar panels in the Comments below and I will add to the list. USA: 1. The Top place I see Recommended by Group Members so far is: https://www.wholesalesolar.com/ They list them by cost per watt ...  https://www.wholesalesolar.com/solar-panels They have discounted Solar Panels you can buy by the palett (25) as low as .77 cents per watt ..read more

These portable Lightweight Solar Panels with Charge Controller are perfect for anybody living on the go.  Off-grid, Camping, Van-Life etc etc.... Available in USA for $ 99.99  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748GKHZ8/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_LuhzAbJYTW98C POWERFUL AND LIGHTWEIGHT: This solar panel packs 80W of power yet is only 0.2 in thick and weighs only 4lbs, making it easier to transport, hang, and remove. FOLDABLE AND PORTABLE DESIGN: The panel is well protected in a thick fabric pocket sewn. A practical carrying handle is available easy to carry and use and with, Ideal to use for ..read more

The first step in going off the Electrical Grid is to understand how much Electricity you currently USE and determine how much you actually NEED. Do you know ? You can check your Electrical Bill and it should show you how much you are presently using. 1000 KWhr per month ? 500 kWhr / month ? The average is around 900 kWh per month .... about 30 kWhr per day. To go off the grid you will need to get below10 kWhr/day (300 Kwhr/mo)  or the Solar -Wind-Generator Power system will cost you a Fortune. You need to determine what appliances you will need in your  new Tiny Offgrid Home. Fr ..read more

Feb 05/2018  CTV News Update: The owners of the Farmer's Daughter Country Market say due to the large number of applications coming in from across the globe, they’ve received help from the Cape Breton Partnership in Sydney. Keith MacDonald from the partnership says the store has interns and students sift through emails from people interested in living or working in the area. "The inquiries range from everything from employment opportunities at The Farmer’s Daughter to: 'How can we move to Nova Scotia?'  'How can we set up a business in Nova Scotia?'  Or 'How do I move my ..read more

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Going off the Grid for the Non Grid Tied Consumer prepared by Mark Snow, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. You can click on each slide to enlarge to full screen ..read more