DIY SOLAR: Inexpensive Homemade Sun Tracker Maximizes Solar Panel Efficiency
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This amazing lamp, seen over at Design Boom and designed by Mike Thompson, is powered by algae. Just add CO2 by breathing into it, and the algae will handle the …
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 …
Beautiful Glass Roofing Tiles Heat Your Home: Glass roofing tiles are a phenomenal idea which can heat your home and provide added insulation. “…At a glance, the system consists of …
The Wilson Solar Grill was designed in 2012 by MIT professor Dr. David Wilson with the help of MIT graduate students. It not only cooks your food when the sun …