For many, the dream is to own their own home and a plot of land. Some of us, however, take that dream a step further. In a world filled with increasing uncertainty and strife, sometimes the greatest gift that you can give yourself is the gift of peace of mind. Off-grid living in recent years has become another means of achieving that peace of mind.

“Off-grid” can be defined in a few different ways, with the most lenient of which still allowing for some connection to outside utility sources. In general, though, an off-grid home isn’t connected to the central local power grid at all. It is a dwelling that is largely self-sufficient – generating its own power for consumption by the residents of the home rather than for others. Some take this a step further and even attempt to disconnect from municipal water and sewage, and some even become full-on homesteaders and produce their own food! The degree of self-sufficiency desired in an off-grid situation will be dependent on the needs and preferences of the property owner, but in almost all cases a backup generator can be a valuable addition to off-grid living that shouldn’t be immediately discounted.

No More Reliance on the Primary Power Grid

It can take time to set up a fully functional off-grid system. And that time may not necessarily be a time that you want to spend remaining connected to the municipal grid. A generator can enable you to disconnect sooner than you might have been able to otherwise, assuming that you’re willing to practice sustainable conservation in the meantime. A generator can facilitate your transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources, effectively bridging the gap between them. (Check out some of our home generators here!)

Ensuring Continuous Supply as an Adjunct to Renewable Sources

While renewable sources have their myriad of benefits, they are not perfect fail safes in and of themselves. While you can certainly plan ahead and use renewables to charge your batteries for temporary interruptions in your power generation capacity, such as during inclement weather, a backup generator can help to ensure that your supply of power is truly continuous, no matter what may be happening with the frightful weather outside.

Vital in An Emergency

In the same vein, in a true emergency such as a blizzard or a natural disaster, a backup generator can help to make the difference between safely sheltering in place and your off-grid dwelling becoming a hazard to human health and safety. Backup generators can keep your systems running in the event of catastrophic damage to your other power generation systems, and can keep you comfortable while you repair those systems or seek outside assistance.

Expand Your Means of Self-Sufficiency

Generators can help you to expand your means of self-sufficiency. Hydroponic and artificial light systems used in off-grid farming can take up a lot of power, and it may be more than your renewable sources may be able to reliably produce. A generator can help you run these systems and keep your off-grid home a comfortable place to live with access to all modern amenities. They shouldn’t be thought of as a concession. They are a means of expanding your self-sufficient lifestyle.

Are you looking for a generator for your off-grid dwelling? We can help. With our combined decades of power generation experience, we here at GenTech can help you find the best generator for your needs. Contact us today!