Solar Energy

Outdoor showers have always been popular for beach-dwellers, but they are becoming more mainstream for large, upscale houses and tiny off grid cabins alike.   An outdoor shower is great …

In today’s world, most of us are paying attention to renewable energy and finding alternatives to the power we consume on a daily basis. New solar-powered gadgets pop up continuously, …

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, …