Interest in living off the grid, i.e. self-sufficiently without relying
on public services such as the municipal water supply, electricity, or
local sewage and gas systems, has come on the scene as a greener,
cheaper, and more independent way of life. Homes that are off-grid
generally allow for a smaller carbon footprint, and a sense of freedom
and self-sufficiency. Living Off-Grid sets you free from depending on
a company, either using solar panels, wind turbines, a micro water
system, or a combination of these technologies. Other times, an Off-Grid
system can work as an energy backup or be complemented by the grid when
renewable technologies cannot produce all the energy needed. We have
gathered different examples of nature-powered homes, which are partially
or completely off-grid, to focus on the importance of these homes, which
put sustainability first.