Solar Energy

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 …

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 …

German architect André Broessel of Rawlemon has invented a solar energy system that uses a simple concept – a glass sphere that concentrates light on a focal point – to maximize …

This awesome pocket-sized solar USB charger with battery backup can be used to charge cell phones, iPods, or anything else that can be plugged in via USB.  It is built …

Here is a simple and inexpensive way to make a high-speed solar battery charger out of garden lights. You can find these solar path lights in the gardening area of …

One of the biggest challenges people face when looking to incorporate solar systems into their homes is the cost. The systems themselves, although (slowly) becoming more affordable, are expensive when …

This Montana cabin is one of the most beautiful (and inspiring) examples we have seen of truly living off the grid and off of the land.  As the owner states, …

A few months ago we did an article about Cansolair Inc’s brilliant solar home heating solution that uses recycled aluminum cans in a forced convection solar heating unit. These units …

The Sun can power everything, and it does already. It radiates pure energy. Enough energy in 1 day to power our planet for 1000 years, if we could capture it …