Off-Grid Electrical Design

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Thinking of going off-grid but don't know where to start?

Living off-grid can be an extremely rewarding way of life. That being said, like anything worth doing it comes with its fair share of challenges. The good news is your not alone. We have coached hundreds of families & individuals through the process of putting together an off-grid renewable energy system to suit whatever needs there may be. As pioneers in the off-grid renewable energy sector, we have led the way over the past two decades with time tested, tried & true methods of harvesting, storing, & utilizing renewable energy. We live off-grid ourselves & have done so for a very long time. Let us work with you to make your dream come to fruition. 

Avoid common mistakes that will cost you in the long run.

All too often we are contacted by individuals who have designed their own off-grid renewable energy systems & are now suffering from catastrophic design flaws that could have been avoided. Having seen this scenario played out way too many times, we feel that a friendly caution is necessary. A little guidance goes a long way.

Be as involved in the process as you can.

We feel that it is paramount for the individual or family who will be living off-grid to be deeply involved in both the design phase & the installation. Paying an installer or electrician to do the work usually leads to premature failure of the system & disappointment in the end. By staying as involved as absolutely possible, the end user will be well versed in the various workings of the system. This helps the end user to treat the system in a manner that will ensure many years of satisfactory service. This also means that should something go wrong, the end user can fix the issue in a timely manner (or even catch the issue before it arises).

Oversize the system to accommodate future improvements. 

Your renewable energy system is going to last a very long time. For instance, the industry standard for solar panels includes a twenty five year power warranty. Your wiring will last even longer. That's a lot longer than the average lifespan of just about any appliance or electrical device you may have. Ensure that there is plenty of power to accommodate future changes to your lifestyle as well.

Plan for efficiency.

Efficiency is key. Without paying extremely close attention to efficiency, no renewable energy system is going to serve you well. It is impossible to have a great understanding for efficiency until you have lived in a manner that is reliant on your own energy production. Guidance is necessary for a smooth transition to the off-grid lifestyle.

Start with all new appliances.

Regardless of how efficient your current appliances claim to be, it will not be enough to suit your needs off-grid. Direct current appliances are necessary, & you won't regret the change anyway. Although direct current appliances tend to be a lot more expensive in the initial investment, they will pay for themselves ten fold right off the bat by decreasing the investment cost of the renewable energy system itself. By drawing a fraction of the energy as their alternating current counterparts ever could, the size of the renewable energy system required to power them will drop considerably along with the cost of the initial investment. Also, inverters are extremely wasteful. The amount of energy required to invert from direct current produced by the system to alternating current is huge. Inverters are also extremely expensive & have a relatively short lifespan.

Use only time tested techniques, equipment, & components.

Renewable energy has made a recent uprise in the public eye, especially solar power. Along with the growing amount of publicity, piles of new products have been shoved into the faces of consumers around the world. Those marketing these new products capitalize on the sheer lack of understanding that the general public has had on the subject of renewable energy over the past few decades. Most of these products are gimmicks, with a strong emphasis on batteries. The technology behind these gimmicks is far from new. In fact, most of it is technology that has been around for many decades, or even longer. We can guide you straight to what works, & steer you away from the gimmicks. 

Prepare yourself to make adjustments to your lifestyle.

Some alterations to your current lifestyle will be necessary to take full advantage of your new off-grid renewable energy system. Some of these adjustments will be small, & others will take a bit more getting used to. The good news is that the changes won't take long to become second nature. Soon you won't even think about it & your new lifestyle will take shape. Keep an open mind to change & everything will go smoothly.

Give us a shout!

Contact us by email & we will gladly be there for guidance along your journey into personal freedom. Our consultations start at just $50, & engineering/design work is charged at an hourly rate. Trust in us & we will ensure that your transition into off-grid life goes as smoothly as possible.

Our Mission

"Mississippi Foundation for Renewable Energy's mission is to promote sustainable lifestyles. We accomplish this by providing informative assistance in the form of consultation, as well as providing a unique product line geared toward homesteaders & "big city" dwellers alike. We are world leaders in off-grid renewable energy & alternative communications system design. We support the preservation of natural, non-GMO, open pollinated plant life, & donate tens of thousands of seeds each year to seed library programs across the USA. All proceeds from our website https://www.backwoodsenergy.org are utilized in our effort to fulfil our mission of promoting sustainable lifestyles worldwide." 

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