China-based inverter and energy storage system provider Hinen has unveiled a 3 kW off-grid inverter intended for applications in residential solar and backup power applications. The device, dubbed ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

On small islands and in developing and rural areas with limited or no grid access, off-grid solar power has become an increasingly popular energy solution for many. As part of its ongoing efforts to ...

Morningstar, a US-based solar controllers manufacturer, has unveiled a new line of inverters for off-grid applications. Its SureSine DC-AC inverters come in six models, ranging from 150 W to 2500 W, ...

So, you've thought about whether or not living off the grid is right for you; you know that it means no more utility bills and generating all of your own power, but what's involved in that? It isn't ...