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08/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The 5 types of alternative energy that help you survive when SHTF

When a disaster, invasion, or terrorist attack takes out the power grid, it will take years or even decades to restore power. An article on Ready Nutrition recommended five alternative sources of electrical energy that can improve your chances of surviving post-collapse conditions. Each power source has its strengths and weaknesses. You should consider which […]

07/31/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Practical preparedness: Solar powered battery charger for AA, AAA, C, and D batteries

Rechargeable batteries are a pricey but great convenience that becomes invaluable when you are away from the power grid or when the grid goes down. To get the most out of batteries, you will need a charger that can get power from the sun. An article on The Modern Survival Blog provides the lowdown on […]

10/06/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Peer-to-peer energy breakthrough could allow solar and wind energy sources to be shared across entire communities during grid down blackouts

Some people who have solar panels on their roof are under the impression that they can use them to power their home in the case of an outage, but that simply is not the case. Homes do remain connected to the grid during outages, but the devices tasked with managing solar panels are normally turned […]

04/27/2017 / By JD Heyes

Groundbreaking solar device pulls water from DRY air

What if no matter where you lived, and under any circumstances, you would never be without life-sustaining water? That day has arrived, thanks to breakthrough technology. As reported by Science Daily, researchers envision a future where every home, no matter where it is located, has the ability to simply pull water in from the air, […]

04/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia

10 must-have solar-powered camping gadgets

Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the U.S. In order to properly enjoy it, it’s best to always be prepared. Access to electricity can be limited. This is where solar-powered gadgets can be useful. An article from SolarPowerAuthority.com features a list of 10 solar-powered gadgets that campers should consider bringing. Solar lamp […]

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