A blog dedicated to entrepreneurial adventures around wealth building through offshore property investment in Central America. Our current focus is on Nicaragua
Posted in Nicaragua, Off The Grid on May 20th, 2009
Check out this picture of a 16 mill wind farm 1 mile south on the Pan American heading towards Costa Rica at the San Juan Del Sur turn off. Many people think they are an eye sore - I find them actually very ascetic. This wind farm has a nice background as well!
The key [...]
Posted in Off The Grid on Jan 14th, 2009
Part of our Off the Grid Development Series
2009 seems to be there year of DIY or at least a broader renewed interest. Probably driven in part to the current economic situation combined with a new look for many consumers about what they are really spending their disposable income on. That being said if you are [...]
Posted in Coastal Dreams, Off The Grid on Dec 7th, 2008
Part of our Off the Grid Development Series.
The AQUS greywater recycling system, which debuted in 2006 at a water industry trade show is the creation of a startup called WaterSaver Technologies. The device captures water from the sink, filters and disinfects it to be re-used for toilet flushing. It was named one of the top [...]
Posted in Coastal Dreams, Off The Grid on Nov 25th, 2008
Part of our Off the Grid Development Series
It is becoming clear with growth and development that water is no longer something we can take for granted, and not just any water but most importantly - fresh water. Take a look at this innovative device called the WaterMill from Element Four based in Kelowna, British Columbia [...]
Posted in Coastal Dreams, Off The Grid on Nov 13th, 2008
Part of our Off the Grid Development Series.
Solar panels on roof tops have gotten much nicer to look at that traditional roof top solar systems. Take solar shingles, of where there are a number of vendors out there. Here is a product from OKSolar - Photovoltaic Shingles. The shingles assume the patter [...]
Posted in Coastal Dreams, Off The Grid on Nov 5th, 2008
Part of our Off the Grid Development Series.
Above is a picture of the SolarPedalflo. No electricity required, No engine required. Solar is the primary power with human power as the secondary option. This is a patented product by MWI (Moving Water Industries) Corporation in Florida.
SolarPedalflo is capable of producing 12,000 liters of [...]
Posted in Coastal Dreams, Off The Grid on Oct 13th, 2008
Property development in central America is not easy. Infrastructure if often the most expensive component of a new development. Roads, drainage, water, waste, electricity etc. The structures themselves are often relatively cheap by comparison.
Developments are increasingly turning to green, off-the-grid technology to support the building of new developments. In addition to [...]
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