University of California, Irvine researchers were just trying to create better nanowires as a substitute for normal rechargeable batteries when they accidentally developed a rechargeable battery that could
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How To Make A “Water Ram” Off-Grid Water Pump That Requires No Electricity…
A hydraulic ram pump is a pressure pump primarily used to pump water in remote areas where a power source such as electricity or fuel is limited or unavailable.
How To Build A Thermosiphon To Generate Unlimited Hot Water Without Electricity…
So, you’re tired of being at the mercy of the electric company when it comes to hot water, huh? Well, fear not, because we have a solution that
The 3 Best Batteries For An Off-Grid Energy System…
It’s the question that anyone using alternative energy inevitably asks at some point. What are the best batteries for an off-grid energy system? Because of the falling prices of renewable
Build Your Own DIY Solar Dehydrator To Preserve Your Summer Harvest…
Build your own DIY solar dehydrator! This project was built using 1 piece of plywood, 10 food grade screens plus a bunch of salvaged materials that were then
DIY Solar Water Lightbulb Provides 55 Watts Of Light…
What do you get with sunshine and an old plastic bottle filled with water and chlorine? Thanks to Alfred Moser and a group of MIT students, you get
The ELF Solar Powered Car-Bike Goes 48 Miles Per Charge (Further If You Pedal)…
It looks like a micro-car. It rides like an electric-assist bike. The ELF (“electric, light, fun”) is a solar car-bike hybrid that will keep you out of the
DIY Homemade Solar Powered Air Cooler For $15…
Using solar energy to generate heat is something that’s common and widespread among those who live an off-the-grid lifestyle. But what about using solar power to cool your
Complete Video Tutorial On Setting Up Your Own Off Grid Solar Power…
Luckily for off-gridders, homesteaders or preppers, if your grid ever goes down, you can generate your own electricity. In this seven part video series, you’ll learn how to
Sunflower-Shaped Solar Concentrators Produce Electricity & Fresh Water…
IBM Research and Swiss solar technology company Airlight Energy have released an amazing 10 meter high solar structure that resembles a sunflower, capable of producing electricity and water. The High
Kite Powered Wind Turbines Harness The Wind To Generate Clean Energy…
Rod Read, an engineer and stay-at-home dad, lives on the remote Isle of Lewis in Scotland. For the past seven years, he’s been designing a kite that he
Solar Panel Prices Hit An All Time Low – 25% Drop In Just 5 Months…
People’s perceptions and minimal use of solar power as their main source of electricity could now be positively changing, as prices have plummeted and are intending to stay
Sustainable Salt Water Battery Won’t Corrode & Can Power Your Home For 10 Years…
A new home battery has been developed and released that runs off of salt water instead of acid, making for a sustainably created piece of technology that can
Solar Can Already Generate More Energy Than Oil, Says Major Scientific Review…
While the world has been going crazy, solar has quietly tipped over the edge and kicked oil and gas off the cliff of history. A new scientific review
Couple Uses Affordable Solar Panel System To Power Their Full-Time RV Lifestyle…
Jason and Nicki Wynn are full-time RVers. Having abandoned the daily grind for a life of travel and adventure, the couple now shares their ups and downs and
Pakistani Parliament Is The First In The World To Go Fully Solar…
Earlier in 2016, the Pakistani Parliament became the first in the world to become completely powered by solar energy. The panels installed in the house produce 80 MW of
Renewable Energy Is About To Get Supersized…
Investors are pouring money into supergrids, which can carry electricity generated by huge but remote wind and solar farms across national borders. Get ready for the supergrid… A new
The New Green Roof – Solar Panels That Change Color…
A Boston start-up hopes to persuade people to go solar by making photovoltaic panels more aesthetically appealing… An artist rendering depicts solar panels designed to look like a
This Amazing Fabric Can Generate Electricity From Sunlight & Movement…
Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Chongqing University, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a fabric that is capable of producing electricity from sunlight and from
Easy DIY Solar Water Heater For Free Hot Water…
This little project might be one of the most simple DIY water heaters I have come across. With a few items from your local hardware store, you can
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