Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Leaving civilization is now easier with this ‘off-grid utility core’

Klumpen isn't an off-grid cabin, but it does provide all the utilities needed to live away from civilization comfortably. The seven-square-meter teepee is an "off-grid utility core" that provides solar-generated electricity, satellite broadband, a shower, toilet, and small kitchen. It's expected to...

Leaving civilization is now easier with this ‘off-grid utility core’
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A prototype Klumpen being tested. | Image: Himmelsfahrtskommando

Klumpen isn't an off-grid cabin, but it does provide all the utilities needed to live away from civilization comfortably. The seven-square-meter teepee is an "off-grid utility core" that provides solar-generated electricity, satellite broadband, a shower, toilet, and small kitchen. It's expected to cost around $35,000 plus an estimated $3,000 to ship within the EU.

The idea is to drop a factory-built Klumpen next to a small cabin and just press "on" - no need for any extra permits, plumbers, or electricians. The electrical system is built around a 7.5kWh battery with inverter to power standard 230V appliances and wall jacks. Water is recycl …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Originally published at The Verge

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