Guides & Essentials

10 Things to Know Before Going Off-Grid

Published 5 Jun 2026

What this video covers

Essential advice for UK homeowners.

Going off-grid in the UK is a big step. Here are ten crucial things to know before you make the leap. From Axiom Eco Homes.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Intro
  2. 0:08 10. Size Battery for Winter
  3. 0:18 9. Budget £8,000 to £18,000
  4. 0:26 8. Check Roof Orientation
  5. 0:35 7. Add a Backup Generator
  6. 0:43 6. Register with MCS
  7. 0:50 5. Plan for Battery Replacement
  8. 1:00 4. Reduce Household Demand
  9. 1:07 3. Install a Smart Inverter
  10. 1:13 2. Calculate Generator Runtime
  11. 1:20 1. Set Up a Sinking Fund
  12. 1:27 Where to start