DIY Solar Power

Malawi DIY Boy Inspires People around the World

Grace — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:12:32 +0000

Let us take a break from all the DIY projects for now and learn of the story of a teenager from Malawi, who harnessed the power of the wind by building windmills out of junk. At present, William Kamkwamba has high-profile fans, such as Al Gore and other business leaders, all over the world.

DIY Tubular Skylight Installation

Grace — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:34:00 +0000

A tubular skylight, or solar tube, is a device which can provide natural light for rooms that don’t have windows. What it does is to collect sunlight on the roof and bring it into the room using a reflective tube. This is ideal for dark kitchens, hallways, and bathrooms.

To DIY or Not: Factors to Consider for Your Home Solar Power System

Grace — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:24:42 +0000

So you’re contemplating on installing a solar power system at your home. You might have your own reasons for this, but many people consider that mounting a solar power system will reduce their household’s energy costs. Before buying all the materials needed for the project, there are various factors that should be considered, whether you do [...]

DIY Solar Powered Gate Openers

Grace — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:30:56 +0000

Most home gates are relatively far from the main house, and are usually powered via a long wire. It’s a good thing there is a way to get rid of the unsightly wire. You can use a small solar installation to power your gate opener.

DIY Solar Heating Parabolic Trough

Grace — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:37:00 +0000

A parabolic trough is used to reflect direct solar radiation towards a pipe that contains a receiver fluid which runs through the trough. You can make a DIY solar heating parabolic trough for your home. It can be used as a solar cooker, or a way to heat your water supply.