Tesla Powerpack Provides Nearly Unlimited Energy Backup
Tesla, a leader in battery technology and innovation (among other things of course), will start seeing their Powerpack systems being put to the test in some big ways. They have …
Renewable energy
100% Off Grid Tiny House w/Built-in Rainwater Collector & Solar Power
This tiny house built by carpenter Dimka Wintzel and designed by Walden Studio is 100% off grid, powered by solar panels, heated by a wood stove, and has a built-in rainwater collection and …
“Going Off Grid” Isn’t Just For Hippies & Crazy People
Going off grid is no longer fringe. (we’ve been saying this for a long time now) We’re going mainstream, baby! As we become more knowledgeable about sustainable living, the term …
Crystal Ball Solar Concentrator Sees Bright Future in Solar Power, and it’s Beautiful!
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 …
DIY Solar Projects Part 2: Simple All-In-One Solar Water & Space Heater
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 …
8 Best Reasons To Use Solar Power
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 …
Algae Biofuel Farm: Photobioreactor Harvester Extraction System
Sustainable fuel sources are incredibly important and will become more so as the world continues to deplete fossil fuels. Biofuels hold great promise as renewable fuel sources. The key is …