Whether or not you use off-grid power, diesel is a dirty word to many environmentalists these days. But an internal combustion engine that runs on diesel lasts much longer than a gasoline engine and gets much more power out of a liter of fuel. Moreover, in addition to diesel, that fuel can also be just salad oil. After all, Mr. Diesel's first diesel engine ran on walnut oil. If you include the entire CO2 footprint, I am not sure that gasoline is more environmentally friendly than diesel.

Having said that, I will gladly dedicate a short film to our loyal diesel generator that always provides us with power when the sun doesn't show up or when we need a lot of power in a short period of time without wanting to drain our batteries right away. For example for hot water to wash the dishes, take a shower or do the laundry. The special diesel room we built for it is now ready!

In the future we hope the diesel generator can retire because we 'll have extra electricity from hydropower and wind energy. But for now, we are very happy with its services. 😘

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Also check out the playlist about our solar powered off-grid electricity installation - https://bit.ly/3fq0D0w

July 3 2018 Sander and I emigrated to France. Quite an undertaking. But then it really started. Would you like to know how we are doing with the rebuilding of our French barn from 1768, self-sufficient living, off-grid electricity, working and enjoying our French life? Subscribe to Heleen becomes Hélène and experience it with us! https://bit.ly/3kbAXaq

Also check out the playlists!

Emigration to France - https://bit.ly/2J09T1m

A home-made off-grid electricity installation on solar energy - https://bit.ly/3oXc4lp

Self-sufficient living - https://bit.ly/34ifhEa

Renovating and refurbishing and old French barn - https://bit.ly/3nqC9sW

(Kitchen) gardening on a large scale - https://bit.ly/3a8PyQN

The France experience: https://bit.ly/37oMsbb

Quartering - https://bit.ly/386leWc

Emigration to France 10 tips and Tricks: - https://bit.ly/3upJ2xN


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