Living off the grid in rural Portugal

Foreigners are attracted to rural Portugal to live off the grid, generating their own electricity and sourcing their own water. Moving away from city life and embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle, foreigners are drawn to the tranquility and open spaces offered by the remote regions of Portugal, such as the Alentejo. One individual, Daniel, an American living off the grid, has successfully harnessed solar power to generate more energy than he consumes, using a heat pump for heating. Another resident, George, runs a distillery producing Medronho alcohol, embracing the challenges of off-grid living while growing his own vegetables and utilizing solar power and a well for water sourcing.