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The Basics And Benefits Of A Stand Alone Solar System
“I have no doubt that we will be successful in harnessing the sun’s energy. … If sunbeams were weapons of war, we would have had solar energy centuries ago.” ― George Porter stand alone solar power systemMore and more people are contemplating the transition to solar. And it is not just homeowners that show interest. […]
Continue readingOff Grid Solar Kits: 5 Benefits That Will Make You Want to Switch To Solar
“The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun.”Ralph Nader Off Grid Solar Panel KitsClean energy, renewable energy are some of the buzzwords related to eco-friendliness. The concept boils down to one thing – putting less pressure on the environment and not exploiting too much […]
Continue readingDo On Grid Solar Systems Make Money or Cost Money?
“Once you got a solar panel on a roof, energy is free. Once we convert our entire electricity grid to green and renewable energy, cost of living goes down.”Elizabeth May Why More And More Households Are Turning To On Grid Solar PowerIn 1950 the global population was just over 2,5 billion people. By the end […]
Continue readingOff Grid Cooling Systems and A/C
“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.”H. Jackson Browne The Benefits of Using Off Grid Cooling SystemsAn off-grid cooling system is not just a luxury to have, but it is a necessity for your family and your health. If you choose to live off the grid, whether you […]
Continue readingOff Grid water Heating: 4 systems worth considering
“Where it is a duty to worship the sun it is pretty sure to be a crime to examine the laws of heat.”John Morley Different Types of Off-Grid Water Heating SystemsWhen building an off-grid lifestyle, you sacrifice the comfort of utilizing one of the modern-day living necessities – electricity. Electricity is mainly used in your […]
Continue reading11 Basic Considerations For A DIY Solar Hot Water Heater
“Solar energy is bound to be in our future. There’s a kind of inevitability about it.”Jim Inhof 8 Vital Steps in Building a DIY Solar Hot Water HeaterDue to the high cost of energy bills and the focus on protecting degraded earth resources, more and more people are finding that the manufacture of solar water […]
Continue readingOff Grid Toilet: 5 Types To Consider When You Gotta Go
“If you’re embarking around the world in a hot-air balloon, don’t forget the toilet paper.”Sir Richard Branson When it comes to an off grid toilet, you’ll have several choices, but before getting into that, Our ancestors grew up without state of the art toilets, but today, not even the most hardcore supporter of off grid […]
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Off Grid Shower: Homemade and Store Bought Solutions
“The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.”Marie Kondo 5 Types of Off Grid ShowersThe ideal way to shower without electricity is to set up an off grid shower. You can’t stay dirty simply because of lack of power. In order to stay clean and healthy, […]
Continue readingGeothermal Heating and Cooling Systems: Choosing The Right One
What are Geothermal heating and cooling systems?Geothermal heating and cooling systems harnesses the Earth’s heat. Just a few feet below the surface, the Earth maintains a near-constant temperature, in contrast to the summer and winter extremes of the ambient air above ground. Farther below the surface, the temperature increases at an average rate of approximately […]
Continue readingSolar Windows: How To Get Free Glass For Solar Projects
Click Video to WatchSolar Windows: How To Get Free GlassGlass is the basic building block of many solar window applications. With free glass you’ll be able to eliminate one of the higher material costs. Which means you’re on your way to building a solar window, green house, or a passive solar house. I consider this […]
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