Energy easiest way to get clean water and solar energy off-grid

Discussion in 'Off Grid Living' started by troybillett, Jul 9, 2018.


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What would you be interested in (or currently using)?

  1. bigger system

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%

  2. ~3.2kW system providing about 12kWh per day (i.e. OffGridBox Pioneer Model)

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. smaller system

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Cruisin Sloth

    Cruisin Sloth Special & Slow

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    Cruisin Sloth, Jul 11, 2018
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  2. Asia-Off-Grid

    Asia-Off-Grid RIP 11-8-2018

    As you probably already well know, SPAMMERs have zero interest in replying to questions or comments. They just want to post their garbage and move on to the next target.
     
    Asia-Off-Grid, Jul 11, 2018
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