Energy

Off-Grid Refrigerators I have been off grid for over 15 years and live in a 14×14 solar and wind powered cabin I built. I have used many different refrigeration options in …

What better way to prove the potential of renewable solar energy than to sail around the world in a boat powered by nothing more than solar energy? The idea to …

Turn ANY Motor into a wind generator. In this video, watch as John Park, from Maker Workshop, takes an old treadmill motor and some PVC pipe and in just a …

Can you imagine a world where roads, sidewalks, bike paths, and parking lots are paved not in concrete and asphalt, but in glass-covered, LED-lit solar panels?   That’s exactly the …

Outdoor showers have always been popular for beach-dwellers, but they are becoming more mainstream for large, upscale houses and tiny off grid cabins alike.   An outdoor shower is great …

In today’s world, most of us are paying attention to renewable energy and finding alternatives to the power we consume on a daily basis. New solar-powered gadgets pop up continuously, …

One of the biggest limitations of static solar panels is that they are only at maximum efficiency while the sun is shining directly on them. If panels are able to …

Greenhouses are amazing for their traditional purpose of growing plants and extending the growing season in cold climates, but did you know a greenhouse can also be used to heat …

There are many ways to heat with solar energy, but cooling can be a little more of a challenge. Desertsun02 on YouTube shows us a way to make a cheap …

The tremendous amount of heat that can be generated by bringing the light of the sun to a focal point through a lens is pretty amazing. Did you ever use …