Off grid - can it be done?
Has anyone investigated the possibilities of going "off-grid" for power / water supplies? I'd be most interested in hearing about how it was done, what the costs were to put alternative systems in place, and whether the costs could be amortised in the long-term.
I have a small area of land and a house in a protected area. (I don't know if I could put solar panels on my roof, for example,) What are the options of having renewable sources of electricity and water? Is solar really the way to go, or are there cheaper and more efficient ways of generating electricity?
In short, I'm looking for economical and environmentally-friendly ways of being more self-sufficient, and would really appreciate opinions and experience.
Thank you!
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