This master plan articulates the development of a self-sufficient, eco-friendly off-grid property located within 120 km of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, integrating solar installations, Starlink internet, climate-controlled gardens, permaculture, and ecological. This master plan articulates the development of a self-sufficient, eco-friendly off-grid property located within 120 km of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, integrating solar installations, Starlink internet, climate-controlled gardens, permaculture, and ecological. The Dominican Republic averages roughly eight hours of usable sunlight per day, which makes residential solar one of the most economic Caribbean energy plays. Fully off-grid is achievable but materially more expensive than "off-grid-ready" — pre-engineered for solar and rainwater, grid-connected as. For those dreaming of a simpler, self-sufficient lifestyle, the Dominican Republic offers an appealing option. With its tropical climate, fertile land, and growing off-grid infrastructure, many expats and locals alike are exploring the idea of living independently from public utilities. The vision is to. Founded in 2008, EcoDirect is a value added distributor that helps Dominican installers, do-it-yourselfers (DIY), homeowners, businesses and commercial projects in Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana, La Romana and throughout the Dominican Republic with project design, supply, logistics and. Off grid living is just what it sounds like — not connected to the utility grid, no electricity or water service from a municipal source, no natural gas or sewage system. You produce your own power, haul your own water or pump it from a well, store your own waste and treat your own sewage. Living completely off-grid in the Dominican Repu.