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Leaving civilization is now easier with this ‘off-grid utility core’

The Verge / 3/17/2026

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Key Points

  • The Klumpen off-grid utility core is a compact seven-square-meter unit that provides solar electricity, satellite broadband, a shower, toilet, and a small kitchen for off-grid living.
  • It is designed as a factory-built drop-in solution that can be placed next to a cabin and activated without extra permits, plumbers, or electricians.
  • The price is around €35,000 plus about €3,000 for EU shipping, targeting a turnkey setup for remote living.
  • The system centers on a 7.5 kWh battery with an inverter to power standard 230V appliances and includes water recycling features.
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 …

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