Explore Sustainable Living at the Off-Grid Living Festival in Chiltern: Free Solar Training and More! From the 12th to the 13th of April
The Off-Grid Living Festival in Chiltern is the perfect place for anyone passionate about sustainability, renewable energy, and living a life in harmony with nature. Whether you’re already living off the grid or just starting to explore the possibilities, this festival promises an inspiring weekend filled with innovative solutions, practical workshops, and hands-on demonstrations to help you reduce your carbon footprint and embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
This year, Solazone (Stand 39) is offering FREE off-grid training that will equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills for creating your own sustainable, off-grid setup. Below is a sneak peek at some of the exciting sessions you can look forward to:
Saturday, 10:00 AM – Installing Solar Subfloor Ventilators Workshop (35 minutes)
Kickstart your day by learning how to install solar subfloor ventilators – an essential component for regulating temperature and airflow in off-grid homes. Not having a solar subfloor ventilator can lead to moisture buildup, mould, and wood rot, which can damage your home’s foundation and structure. It also increases energy costs, attracts pests, and reduces indoor air quality, making it a crucial investment for maintaining a healthy, efficient home.
Saturday, 12:00 PM – Solar Evacuated Tube Air Heaters & Pool Heaters Demonstration (35 minutes)
Join us for a live demonstration of evacuated tube solar air heaters and solar pool heaters. Discover how these systems work and how they can drastically reduce your energy consumption by harnessing the power of solar energy for heating your home or pool. Keeps cold rooms warm and comfortable for free! Heats pools reliably in cold climates.
Saturday, 2:00 PM – Solar-Powered Fridges and Freezers: Applications and Performance Talk (30 minutes)
Interested in finding out how solar-powered fridges and freezers can be a game-changer for off-grid living? This talk will explore the performance, applications, and efficiency of solar refrigeration, showing you how to keep your food fresh without relying on grid electricity.
Sunday, 10:00 AM – Woodstove-top Fans: How They Work and How to Use Them for Best Heating Effect – Demonstration (40 minutes)
Easily portable fans, that distribute heat right across your room. It uses no power at all, just the heat from the stove itself. The hotter the stove, the faster the stove fan spins! The faster it spins, the further it pushes the warm air across your room. Attend this demonstration to see how woodstove-top fans can circulate heat more efficiently, ensuring your home stays warm throughout the cooler months.
Sunday, 2:00 PM – New Bionova Compost Toilet Demonstration (25 minutes)
One of the most important aspects of off-grid living is sustainable waste management. Get an exclusive look at the brand new Bionova Compost Toilet, a cutting-edge solution that helps you manage waste efficiently and safely, all while being environmentally friendly. This demonstration will show you how the Bionova toilet works and how it can be an essential part of your off-grid system.
Why Attend?
Not only will these sessions equip you with vital knowledge to improve your off-grid lifestyle, but they’re also a great way to meet like-minded individuals, share experiences, and discover new technologies that can make your off-grid journey easier and more sustainable.
So, if you’re ready to take your sustainability efforts to the next level, don’t miss out on these free training sessions at the Off-Grid Living Festival in Chiltern. Whether you’re curious about solar energy, woodstoves, or composting toilets, there’s something for everyone.
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Come for the Workshops, Stay for the Community
The festival is not just about learning – it’s also about being part of a growing community of off-grid enthusiasts who are passionate about living sustainably. With incredible displays, local artisans, and expert speakers, you’ll leave the festival feeling inspired and ready to embark on or enhance your off-grid journey.
Mark your calendars for a weekend full of practical learning, hands-on demonstrations, and expert insights. We look forward to seeing you there!
