The ultimate guide to creating, storing and utilizing lifesaving power in the most critical circumstancesBatteries don't last forever. To successfully survive a long - term disaster, you'll need self - reliant, renewable electricity. This book teaches you how to: CREATE YOUR OWN POWER- Choose cost - efficient solar panels- Incorporate a micro - hydro system- Harness the wind with turbinesMANAGE ENERGY STORAGE- Select durable battery banks- Rewire for energy efficiency- Control energy consumptionLIVE COMFORTABLY ON LESS- Install a high - efficiency refrigerator and LEDs- Use a human - powered washing machine- Charge laptops and cell phonesWritten in an approachable, easy-to-understand style, Prepper's Total Grid Failure Handbook provides everything you need to survive long - term without grid power.