The revised net-metering regulations simply suggest that any surplus electricity sold by such net-metered connections will be bought by the grid at a price closer to the grid’s average variable ...

By “off-grid,” I mean we collect our own rainwater, grow much of our own food and source our own solar energy. We have zero dependence on modern utilities except for one: the internet.

Living off the grid looks different for each household and doesn’t mean thwarting all modern conveniences. It’s up to you to decide how far away from civilization you want to be.

Africa50, a pan-continental infrastructure investor, is setting up the first region-wide investment vehicle dedicated to off-grid power companies and plans a $500 million fund to invest in climate ...