Energy

The New York Times reports that over the last 5 years solar and wind power generation costs have plummeted. This is more than a trend and promises to dethrone big …

School built in Malawi is completely off grid. Architecture For A Change built this school from shipping containers, and is complete with solar power and a rain water collecting system. …

Homemade 600 Watt generator made from an old washing machine! If you’re going to live off the grid and generate your own power you have to choose how you’re going …

By LaMar Alexander www.simplesolarhomesteading.com Blackouts are common and can sometimes result in loss of property, loss of money and even loss of life. So having a secure off-grid emergency power …

The Mitti Cool Refrigerator uses zero electricity to keep your food cool. It works via evaporative cooling, and it’s pure genius! We’ve seen coolers like this refrigerator before. The Zeer Pot …

Every now and then a product comes along that is truly innovative and helps to clean up our planet. The “Infinite Light” is one of those products. It’s basically a …

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to beat the heat this summer, there are plenty of very effective DIY options you can try. A while back we featured …

This integrated rooftop solar system could be the future of solar energy. Combining PV and thermal systems creates a dual purpose solar roof which produces electricity and heat for the …

For more than 20 years, Dutch artist Theo Jansen has been building beautifully elaborate beach-walking sculptures that are completely powered by the wind.   Each sculpture is made with wing-like sails and …

Amazing Shipping Container Transforms Into 15,000 Watt Pop-Up Solar Power Station with Wifi!       This has to be one of the coolest pieces of solar powered off grid …