Batteries don't last forever. To successfully survive a long-term disaster, you'll need self-reliant, renewable electricity. This book teaches you how to: - Choose cost-efficient solar panels - Incorporate a micro-hydro system - Harness the wind with turbines - Select durable battery banks - Rewire for energy efficiency - Control energy consumption - Install a high-efficiency refrigerator and LEDs - Use a human-powered washing machine - Charge laptops and cell phones Written in an approachable, easy-to-understand style, provides everything you need to survive long-term without grid power.