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Make Your Own Solar Powered Mendocino Motor
Electronics Projects

Make Your Own Solar Powered Mendocino Motor

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Michael Klements

A Mendocino motor makes an intriguing desktop toy. The magnetically levitated rotor and lack of any batteries or power supply add to the allure. While…

How Many Batteries Do You Need For Your Solar Installation
Green Living

How Many Batteries Do You Need For Your Solar Installation

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Michael Klements

One of the questions which come up quite often on some of my earlier articles about solar installations is, “how many batteries will I need?”.…

What Are The Best Solar Batteries In 2019
Green Living

What Are The Best Solar Batteries In 2019?

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by Michael Klements

Solar storage batteries are the core of any home solar power or off-grid system. These batteries are used to store the energy generated by your…

5 Outdoor Lighting Trends That Will Light Up Your World
Green Living

5 Outdoor Lighting Trends That Will Light Up Your World

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 by Chris Hoffman

Warmer weather means spending more time outside. But having a gorgeous patio won’t do you or your guests much good if no one can see…

5 High Tech Investments To Include In Your Next Home Improvement
Home Improvements

5 High Tech Investments To Include In Your Next Home Improvement

Posted on January 17, 2019January 16, 2019 by Mattea Jacobs

If your home is due for some improvement and renovation projects, now is the time to think about high tech and all the way it…

solar eclipse pinhole projector
Hacks

Safely View The Solar Eclipse With A Homemade Pinhole Projector

Posted on August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by Michael Klements

If you’ve left it too late to get a pair of safety glasses to safely view the solar eclipse, here’s a quick any easy projector…

Van Life Power Information System
Arduino Projects

Off Grid Van or RV Power Information System

Posted on July 14, 2017January 14, 2020 by Michael Klements

This off grid solar power information system is perfect for your van or RV. It gives you a complete view of your Van’s power consumption…

diy home solar power system
Green Living

The 10 Best DIY Solar Panel Tutorials

Posted on March 13, 2017March 23, 2018 by Michael Klements

Whether you’re looking to take your home off grid completely or your’re simply interested in using a few panels here and there to supplement your electrical…

arduino-solar-tracker-with-servo-connected
Arduino Projects

Arduino Solar Tracker, Get More From Your Solar Panels

Posted on November 23, 2016January 14, 2020 by Michael Klements

If you’ve installed solar panels on a camper van to provide you with electricity on your camping trip or at home to supplement your electricity…

take your home off grid the smart way
Green Living

Take Your Home Off Grid The Smart Way

Posted on September 23, 2016February 7, 2017 by Michael Klements

Over the last few years there has been a strong shift in thinking, more and more households are becoming aware of their impact on the…

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