Wooden panel yurt in South Australia

[Melissa]

Thanks for the info Jafo. We currently have solar tied into the mains/grid in our 'traditional' home. It has been working well so far, and we haven't had an electric bill for a few months because we get a lot of sun (we live in the driest state, South Australia). It is possible to go off grid here, but like in the US, it is very expensive. Not sure if our budget can handle it, but ideally, we would like to be off grid - even if I have to pedal a bicycle to make my own electricity : )