http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:04 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Desktop-Fans/
Solar-Powered Desktop Fans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BR00/H21CGOPH/FM2BR00H21CGOPH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BR00/H21CGOPH/FM2BR00H21CGOPH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM2/BR00/H21CGOPH/FM2BR00H21CGOPH.SMALL.jpg schou Summer is almost here (in Canada) and it is the perfect time to harness the power of the SUN! Cooling homes in the summer has quite an affect on energy loads and demands, so why not decrease your impact with solar powered fans!  Actually, this can be used for anything that runs on 12 V DC . If you...
By: schou

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 08:45:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Snow-Melter-Concept/
Solar Snow Melter Concept - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/9TSG/H27LSE07/FA99TSGH27LSE07.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/9TSG/H27LSE07/FA99TSGH27LSE07.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/9TSG/H27LSE07/FA99TSGH27LSE07.SMALL.jpg rspellicer Hello World!! My first contribution after tons of lurking... This is an idea I had come up with when I lived in snow country. Alas, I ended up moving back to the tropics before getting to try it out. So, I'm tossing the idea out there to see if anyone can run with it. The motivation of the idea ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:31:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Techies-Guide-to-Going-Green/ /files/deriv/F1G/8SOX/H1WHVADB/F1G8SOXH1WHVADB.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1G/8SOX/H1WHVADB/F1G8SOXH1WHVADB.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1G/8SOX/H1WHVADB/F1G8SOXH1WHVADB.SMALL.jpg carmesan Welcome to the a Techie's Guide to Going Green where you will find awesome green lifestyle projects for the tech savvy that are not afraid to get their hands dirty. Solar PV tracker For a class project (PV Design, Appalachian State, Dr. Dennis Scanlin) I decided to try making a low cost PV (phot...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 19:13:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mounting-multiple-solar-panels-using-old-window-bl/
Mounting multiple solar panels using old window blind rails and hardware - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/WP72/H1KHAG71/FF7WP72H1KHAG71.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/WP72/H1KHAG71/FF7WP72H1KHAG71.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/WP72/H1KHAG71/FF7WP72H1KHAG71.SMALL.jpg WiredWebbo101 Living in South Africa we have 320+ sunny days a year but very little uptake of solar technology. This was mostly due to the fact that we had cheap (but not reliable) electricity from our sole national power supplier. This situation changed drastically over the last few years with electricity prices...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 19:09:48 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-box-oven/
Solar box oven - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/CY89/H1KHA5M2/FVNCY89H1KHA5M2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/CY89/H1KHA5M2/FVNCY89H1KHA5M2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/CY89/H1KHA5M2/FVNCY89H1KHA5M2.SMALL.jpg Gael - Tim I fiddled around with parabolic dishes and fresnel lenses but in terms of cooking, I couldn't do much more than fry an egg or boil a couple cups of water. So I decided to take a shot at a more efficient way of solar cooking reasonable amounts of food like cakes and poultry. To do so, I chose a box d...
By: Gael - Tim

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 16:27:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-It-Yourself-Bright-Sunlight-Readable-Outdoor-LC/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/V0PT/H1AH6P37/FQ6V0PTH1AH6P37.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/V0PT/H1AH6P37/FQ6V0PTH1AH6P37.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/V0PT/H1AH6P37/FQ6V0PTH1AH6P37.SMALL.jpg shastalore The challenge with this project was to produce a portable, inexpensive video monitor that would function outdoors, in bright sunlight. And being portable, it would also have to be a low current drain operation. The main inspiration for this design was one of those miniature pocket LCD televisions,...
By: shastalore

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:07:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview-2/
Solar Spa Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SMALL.jpg petastream Well it's that time of the year again here in Southern California time to fill up the spa and break out the BBQs. This has become a yearly ritual as well as a scathing reminder that electricity is not free. Any how my wife has been wanting to move in a greener direction and has been rather matter a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:59:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Solar-Panels/
DIY 30W Portable Solar Panels under $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/52HV/GZ6I5S4G/FXJ52HVGZ6I5S4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/52HV/GZ6I5S4G/FXJ52HVGZ6I5S4G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXJ/52HV/GZ6I5S4G/FXJ52HVGZ6I5S4G.SMALL.jpg mayankbhatia I wanted to make my own solar panels for a long time. This week I finally got the chance. I learnt a lot from youtube videos and instructables website, but most panels were made of glass, wood and epoxy resins. I realized it was too much effort for cheap rejected solar sells picked up from ebay.  S...
By: mayankbhatia

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 19:31:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Reloj-Solar/
Reloj Solar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/M0GV/GZACQBGJ/FF2M0GVGZACQBGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/M0GV/GZACQBGJ/FF2M0GVGZACQBGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/M0GV/GZACQBGJ/FF2M0GVGZACQBGJ.SMALL.jpg shamelessand1 sHola, decidi de hacer mi reloj de pila a un reloj solar. Primero juntaremos los materiales, no son muchos! 1. Panel Solar 2. Destornillador 3. Reloj a pila ( 3V) Aqui empezaremos a sacar el reloj del balon de basket de plastico! Vamos a conectar el - con el + con un pedasito de cable de co...
By: shamelessand1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 01:19:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Solar-Robot-Nightlight/
Easy Solar Robot Nightlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/W10Y/GYN92J1V/FY8W10YGYN92J1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/W10Y/GYN92J1V/FY8W10YGYN92J1V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/W10Y/GYN92J1V/FY8W10YGYN92J1V.SMALL.jpg Amyscrazycrafts Here is an easy solar powered nightlight.  Material List: 1/8" Baltic Birch Plywood Glue Solar Yard Light Tape (may need) (might also need scissors) Nuts, Bolts, Lock Washers & Washers Screwdriver and wrench Small Plastic Tube Q-tips Lamp/Sunlight I found the solar yard light at the Dollar Tree (f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:49:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Solar-Baby-Solar-Oven-cooker/
"The Solar Baby" Solar Oven, cooker. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Y8ZV/GYGF8GT7/FPFY8ZVGYGF8GT7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Y8ZV/GYGF8GT7/FPFY8ZVGYGF8GT7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/Y8ZV/GYGF8GT7/FPFY8ZVGYGF8GT7.SMALL.jpg aleutianwind        Another Solar Oven made mostly of recycled material. It is gimbled so cooking pot stays level while oven rotates. Lightweight and breaks down into 2 pieces for storage. "Solar Baby" Solar Oven    The Solar Baby (named by Aunt Phylly) is a small solar oven made of recycled materials. It rea...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:55:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Qwik-Solar/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/ZMW1/GKAYXX6A/F6WZMW1GKAYXX6A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/ZMW1/GKAYXX6A/F6WZMW1GKAYXX6A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/ZMW1/GKAYXX6A/F6WZMW1GKAYXX6A.SMALL.jpg Conserver Easy Assemble Qwik-Solar Kits in the Market Place
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:56:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-State-of-Charge-Meter/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/LYTP/GX3M7VGN/FLILYTPGX3M7VGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/LYTP/GX3M7VGN/FLILYTPGX3M7VGN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/LYTP/GX3M7VGN/FLILYTPGX3M7VGN.SMALL.jpg Rainymadman  Here's a simple project that indicates how much energy is remaining in your batteries. It's a gauge for lead-acid batteries, It’s an LED bar graph voltmeter with a scale it starts at less then 11.5 volts up to 16 volts. I have it hooked up to my solar battery bank so I can tell how much its chargin...
By: Rainymadman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 20:24:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Kettle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/RWU1/GW88TXCD/FQWRWU1GW88TXCD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/RWU1/GW88TXCD/FQWRWU1GW88TXCD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/RWU1/GW88TXCD/FQWRWU1GW88TXCD.SMALL.jpg soundcrew I was inspired by Solar-Hot-Water-Kettle-From-Plastic-Bottles-and-Glass and Solar Water Bottle Heater My kettle has over-boiled on several occasions since I made it. Yesterday it over-boiled by 10:30am.  The min/max temps were 17C(62F) and 29C(84F). Sunrise about 6:30 am. Beware you can easily sc...
By: soundcrew

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:19:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-cheap-splashproof-solar-panel-for-fun/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/C1OJ/GW89M252/FSRC1OJGW89M252.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/C1OJ/GW89M252/FSRC1OJGW89M252.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/C1OJ/GW89M252/FSRC1OJGW89M252.SMALL.jpg solartinker Disclaimer: I am not responsible if your solar panel breaks, fails or whatever. This is an experimental setup for fun. Follow at your own risk. After many hours of googling, I wanted to build a cheap panel to fit my requirements. I do not require a hailproof glass window for the cells, so I would ...
By: solartinker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:43:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Solar-Powered-Origami-Holiday/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/0PUA/GW3XH3UK/FKK0PUAGW3XH3UK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/0PUA/GW3XH3UK/FKK0PUAGW3XH3UK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/0PUA/GW3XH3UK/FKK0PUAGW3XH3UK.SMALL.jpg slapjack12 First to make this  Holiday a Solar Powered one, one must create a Miller Solarengine Circuit. To assemble the pieces you may look at the diagrams from the links below , the picture, or just by the pieces I used. I soldered a Timer cap, 1381 cap face down, 2N 3904 cap facing up, d1 Diode, Power stor...
By: slapjack12

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:30:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vibrating-Paper-Peace-Crane/
Vibrating Paper Peace Crane! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/2XTP/GVZP1XE5/FOX2XTPGVZP1XE5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/2XTP/GVZP1XE5/FOX2XTPGVZP1XE5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOX/2XTP/GVZP1XE5/FOX2XTPGVZP1XE5.SMALL.jpg falcon5052 This Instructable is brought to you by my Electronic Origami Class. Where we build small electronic circuits and put them into an origami body. In the Christmas spirit, I am showing you my way of putting a solar powered vibrating motor into a peace crane. Materials: Printer paper http://www.solarb...
By: falcon5052

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:32:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-a-BootstrapSolar-Chi-qoo-Solar-Battery-/
Assembling a BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo Solar Battery Charger Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SMALL.jpg ryochiji The BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo is an Open Source KickStarter-funded battery charger kit for recharging or powering small electronic devices like smart phones, iPads, Kindle tablets, Arduino boards, EL wire, and others. It comes as an easy-to-assemble DIY kit that only requires a screw driver and some gl...
By: ryochiji

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:32:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Mailbox-Light-for-1/
Solar Mailbox Light for $1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/27ZF/GUS74NRX/FEL27ZFGUS74NRX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/27ZF/GUS74NRX/FEL27ZFGUS74NRX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/27ZF/GUS74NRX/FEL27ZFGUS74NRX.SMALL.jpg heyaj I hate sticking my hand into a dark mailbox to look for my mail at night. We have big spiders in the neighborhood. So instead of buying a mailbox light, I thought of making one when I came across a solar path light at the 99 cent store. Get a solar path light Buy the solar path light at 99 cent s...
By: heyaj

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:30:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Electrolytic-Cell/
Solar Electrolytic Cell - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/NLQW/GUMFTPBU/FJ4NLQWGUMFTPBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/NLQW/GUMFTPBU/FJ4NLQWGUMFTPBU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/NLQW/GUMFTPBU/FJ4NLQWGUMFTPBU.SMALL.jpg cagefaraday Hello, everyone! This is actually my first Instructable for the Chemical Reactions challenge, but I also want to help those looking for ways to use green energy or who are just looking for a fun project. Today I'll be showing you how to make a Solar Electrolytic Cell that splits water into hydrogen ...
By: cagefaraday

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 03:07:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse-Part-7-Filling-the-Fo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/6B17/GUMFTY97/FP56B17GUMFTY97.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/6B17/GUMFTY97/FP56B17GUMFTY97.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/6B17/GUMFTY97/FP56B17GUMFTY97.SMALL.jpg web4deb This extra-length segment shows all the various layers that are buried in the foundation hole. There is tubing for the thermal mass and draining piping going into the sump tank. The next video will show the dome structure going up! Please subscribe to this channel to see future videos about buildi...
By: web4deb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 00:44:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Small-Solar-Panel-installation/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/NV5B/GU7FXQOD/FZGNV5BGU7FXQOD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/NV5B/GU7FXQOD/FZGNV5BGU7FXQOD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZG/NV5B/GU7FXQOD/FZGNV5BGU7FXQOD.SMALL.jpg ton ton i use 5w solar panel to charge 12v 7amp SLA battery and a charge controller, to run a 12v CFL bulb, and charge mobile phone using car charger adapter,, it cost me about 2500php.
By: ton ton

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:16:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/VSSR-Very-Swift-Solar-Recharger/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/2B7Q/GTY4RUCB/FQA2B7QGTY4RUCB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/2B7Q/GTY4RUCB/FQA2B7QGTY4RUCB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/2B7Q/GTY4RUCB/FQA2B7QGTY4RUCB.SMALL.jpg eddyjacobsen Here is the most common useful rechargeer for two recharable batteries, and it is very neat and working fine...just see the pictures and you will understand how it is being built and how it is working... All you need is a plastic sheet, that you roll round the diameter size of the battery for your...
By: eddyjacobsen

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:01:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/soler-dish/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/5394/GTMPAYAW/FJ15394GTMPAYAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/5394/GTMPAYAW/FJ15394GTMPAYAW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/5394/GTMPAYAW/FJ15394GTMPAYAW.SMALL.jpg kamalgear Solar dish In the last year I made a solar project  as you see in photos above in this project the main idea is to reflect the sun radiations on focal line  to heat the water in the pipe at the center of the parabolic reflector based on a iron frame also it fixed on a  satellite   dish holder  then...
By: kamalgear

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:46:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Solar-Collector/
Modular Solar Collector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K4XE/GTGCQYG5/FCPK4XEGTGCQYG5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K4XE/GTGCQYG5/FCPK4XEGTGCQYG5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/K4XE/GTGCQYG5/FCPK4XEGTGCQYG5.SMALL.jpg ferball The idea behind this project was to make a simple solar collector / panel that was modular so smaller panels could be made with readily available inexpensive materials and be scaled up for more productive installations.   I anticipate this being the first of at least three instructable.  This instru...
By: ferball

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:36:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/satellite-dish-solar-cooker/
satellite dish solar cooker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/1TXU/GTKFPPLS/F8Z1TXUGTKFPPLS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/1TXU/GTKFPPLS/F8Z1TXUGTKFPPLS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8Z/1TXU/GTKFPPLS/F8Z1TXUGTKFPPLS.SMALL.gif colin340 This instructor will be documenting a solar powered hot dog Grill constructed of a old satellite dish Materials You Will Need -a old satellite dish ( preferably about 20 inches in diameter) -coat hangers  -sanitary metal skewer (I used copper plated welding rod) - the sun  -any reflective plastic...
By: colin340

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:08:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse-Part-5/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/9K8Q/GSNQEEKJ/F2I9K8QGSNQEEKJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/9K8Q/GSNQEEKJ/F2I9K8QGSNQEEKJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/9K8Q/GSNQEEKJ/F2I9K8QGSNQEEKJ.SMALL.jpg web4deb In my latest video, I cover how the footings and drains are installed for the foundation of the dome.  The good stuff is right around the corner!!! Here's the transcript for the video: Hello Everyone This video is about setting up the footings for the dome. Footings and a frost wall are required ...
By: web4deb

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:59:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Briefcase/
Solar Powered Briefcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/B9AP/GS047NIL/F8PB9APGS047NIL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/B9AP/GS047NIL/F8PB9APGS047NIL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/B9AP/GS047NIL/F8PB9APGS047NIL.SMALL.jpg eliteMET I had a solar panel laying around along with a charge regulator and a fairly large 12 Volt battery for a home security system... So, I decided that since its all just sitting in my room and I can't tie the Solar panel into my home's breaker box (too expensive), I would build something that I could t...
By: eliteMET

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 01:53:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/NON-grid-intertie-independant-solar-photovoltic-/
Independant (non-grid-intertie) solar electric system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/1JEX/GRTHXZR9/FOD1JEXGRTHXZR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/1JEX/GRTHXZR9/FOD1JEXGRTHXZR9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/1JEX/GRTHXZR9/FOD1JEXGRTHXZR9.SMALL.jpg JacobAziza ******Shameless Self-Promotion****** Most of what I write isn't relevant to Instructables.  My main blog is here: biodieselhauling.blogspot.com **End Digression... On to the Good Stuff** Most solar systems installed on houses are hooked up to a special electric meter which can both draw on the grid...
By: JacobAziza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:07:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-cooking-at-the-worksite/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/YE1H/GRFN36IU/F5VYE1HGRFN36IU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/YE1H/GRFN36IU/F5VYE1HGRFN36IU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/YE1H/GRFN36IU/F5VYE1HGRFN36IU.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog I start with some black pottery or ceramic dishes.  They are available at Dollar Tree, WalMart, rummage sales etc. Park at the jobsite facing the sun.   Around coffee break time, I load the dishes with the food from my cooler and put it on the dash. Then I put the sunshade behind it.   By lunch ti...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:27:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-kiln/
Solar kiln - with solar panel and revised for correct air circulation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/NJGC/GRCQ83UO/FCDNJGCGRCQ83UO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/NJGC/GRCQ83UO/FCDNJGCGRCQ83UO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCD/NJGC/GRCQ83UO/FCDNJGCGRCQ83UO.SMALL.jpg dorybob First, kudos to Dr. Brian Bond, students, and staff at Virginia Tech (VT) Department of Wood Science and Forest Products for developing a solar kiln and providing the well-written plans at: http://woodscience.vt.edu/about/extension/vtsolar_kiln/ I, of course, modified the VT plans. The solar kiln ...
By: dorybob

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:53:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-solar-hot-tubspapool-heater/
Cheap solar hot tub/spa/pool heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/RN6K/GR88L98C/FMMRN6KGR88L98C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/RN6K/GR88L98C/FMMRN6KGR88L98C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/RN6K/GR88L98C/FMMRN6KGR88L98C.SMALL.jpg tmack0 This instructable covers the solar heater I made from parts available at the local hardware store (or salvage) for cheap. I have yet to do true empirical measurements on its output/efficiency, but it will raise the temp of my hot tub (~460gal) from 70 to 80 in two sunny days, and keeps it in the 90...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:12:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Get-Cheap-Solar-Power/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUU/RQ1X/GR6ZJRVB/FUURQ1XGR6ZJRVB.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Unleash the power of free and cheap solar energy and get your family off the grid with these 14 solar-themed Instructables. Learn how to make your own solar panels for less, build a solar over, solar powered phone charger and much much more! Instructables is the most popular project-sharing communi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:53:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Solar-Charging-Station/
A Simple Solar Charging Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SMALL.jpg caperren         Hi, my name is Corwin and this instructable will be a guide for the process I used to build six solar powered charging stations as part of my Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts. My main goal when I designed these stations was to make it easy to replicate and buy parts for. Please leave comme...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 05:10:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/combining-small-solar-panels/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/SPJ4/GQYGLFWS/FD5SPJ4GQYGLFWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/SPJ4/GQYGLFWS/FD5SPJ4GQYGLFWS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/SPJ4/GQYGLFWS/FD5SPJ4GQYGLFWS.SMALL.jpg ddavis662 I have a trickle charger that I rarely used. Then I have a solar panel to a motion security light, that the motion sensor to the light quit working. So I combined the two panels to increase the output. Using silicone, I attached the panels to a piece of thick plexiglass. I hooked up the panels in pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:13:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Charging-System/
Solar Charging System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/ONMH/GQKM4ZG1/FG7ONMHGQKM4ZG1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/ONMH/GQKM4ZG1/FG7ONMHGQKM4ZG1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/ONMH/GQKM4ZG1/FG7ONMHGQKM4ZG1.SMALL.jpg Electronics Man Here is my Solar Charging System and how I made it. What I didnt purchase, I recycled the parts from other things I already had to make it. I will show you each part of the setup and explain its purpose.   I probably dont have to explain the purpose of the solar panel, but thats where the electricit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:56:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-panel-air-heater-made-of-pop-cans/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SMALL.jpg Mladen_solar It is really simple and cheap to build DIY solar panels for supplemental home heating, and it heats the air directly. The most interesting is the fact that collector is almost entirely constructed out of empty aluminum cans! Housing for solar collector is made of wood (plywood 15mm), while its fro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:17:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Concentrator/
Solar Concentrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SMALL.jpg Magnelectrostatic A few months ago I got into my car, and it was really hot. (over 100 degrees, I was really interested so I checked it with a thermometer) This inspired me to build a solar oven, I mean, if my car can get that hot, just imagine if heat was actually the goal. I built this http://www.instructables.com/...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:47:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-tracker-testing/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/FXDQ/GPBD5I5Y/FJIFXDQGPBD5I5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/FXDQ/GPBD5I5Y/FJIFXDQGPBD5I5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/FXDQ/GPBD5I5Y/FJIFXDQGPBD5I5Y.SMALL.jpg scraptopower This is the my solar tracker made from recycled parts. Uses two opposing solar cells from solar lights to drive two BC547 transistors which activate the relays, moving the motor. It will find the sun on slightly overcast days as well I was surprised to find it's sensitive enough to return itself to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 17:52:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Skylight-Nightlight/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/HIZ3/GPAS2PRU/FSUHIZ3GPAS2PRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/HIZ3/GPAS2PRU/FSUHIZ3GPAS2PRU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/HIZ3/GPAS2PRU/FSUHIZ3GPAS2PRU.SMALL.jpg RayBurne Next week is July 4th in the U.S.  I was in Walmart over the weekend and they had a Red-White-Blue yard solarlight for $1.50.  That's a buck fifty!  Like, I love it, and I bought three... two for the yard and one for me. So, if you buy one to be Patriotic and show your colors, what do you do with ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:57:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Charger-Window-Seat/
Solar Charger Window Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/KS00/GOW49M4A/FK3KS00GOW49M4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/KS00/GOW49M4A/FK3KS00GOW49M4A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK3/KS00/GOW49M4A/FK3KS00GOW49M4A.SMALL.jpg graffitiwriter Maximise your solar charger using this reflective window caddy: Hang it in the window, put your solar charger on it, and double-up on all that glorious green power from dawn till dusk! DESCRIPTION: Recycling is big at our house (and in our steampunk jewellery store (apologies for the shameless plug...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:44:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Current-method-for-Photovoltaic-Calculations/
Current method for Photovoltaic Calculations - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/C9P9/GNNUWFBV/FNNC9P9GNNUWFBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/C9P9/GNNUWFBV/FNNC9P9GNNUWFBV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNN/C9P9/GNNUWFBV/FNNC9P9GNNUWFBV.SMALL.jpg Supernatural Hi everyone! This is my firs attempt to make an Instructable, being a huge fan of this site, I am pretty excited. I am from Argentina, so it is probable that some misspellings and grammatical errors pop up here an there, I apologize in advance for them. Current Method for Stand Alone Photovoltaic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 16:32:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Solar-Power-Supply-Intro/
Portable Solar Power Supply - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/68Q8/GNFSJGBJ/F9C68Q8GNFSJGBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/68Q8/GNFSJGBJ/F9C68Q8GNFSJGBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/68Q8/GNFSJGBJ/F9C68Q8GNFSJGBJ.SMALL.jpg Lewis02 Hello there. You've probably found this Instructable to gather ideas about making a portable solar power supply yourself. I've always been interested in electronics with this project being my latest idea to come wandering out of my head, why not make a portable box on wheels, that I can plug basic...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 May 2011 17:58:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Solar-Battery-Panel-without-Soldering-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/884W/GMX1S1L5/FBQ884WGMX1S1L5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/884W/GMX1S1L5/FBQ884WGMX1S1L5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBQ/884W/GMX1S1L5/FBQ884WGMX1S1L5.SMALL.jpg dkdls09 Let's make a solar battery panel without soldering! Put the solar battery cell #1 facing down on the solar panel in its position, and put one side of conductive tape on a positive terminal and the other side of the tape on the cell #1. Turn the taped s...
By: dkdls09

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 May 2011 00:21:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-build-a-concentrating-solar-trough/
how to build a concentrating solar trough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/WP1U/GLHRZ65L/F4YWP1UGLHRZ65L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/WP1U/GLHRZ65L/F4YWP1UGLHRZ65L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/WP1U/GLHRZ65L/F4YWP1UGLHRZ65L.SMALL.jpg catprog This is a cheap and easy way to build a solar reflection trough. Materials Materials: 2x2.45m 25mm aluminum angle stock 2x2.5m 25mm aluminum angle stock 8x0.39m 25mm aluminum angle stock 4x0.80m 25mm aluminum angle stock 2x0.85m 25mm aluminum angle stock 0.33mm 25mm wide flat aluminum  bar 2x...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:57:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Oven-With-Tracking/
Solar Oven With Tracking... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/93MC/GLGCJLMB/F5X93MCGLGCJLMB.SMALL.jpg SolarPoweredGardener Whilst surfing the net one day I came across a site that showed you how to make simple solar cookers. The next day I made one out of cardboard and tin foil. I was amazed at how well it worked. After a lot more surfing and learning I came up with this design that any handyman with basic electrical sk...
By: SolarPoweredGardener

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:11:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/MY-OWN-HOME-SOLAR-PROJECT/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/DY99/GL4Z6MOS/F24DY99GL4Z6MOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/DY99/GL4Z6MOS/F24DY99GL4Z6MOS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/DY99/GL4Z6MOS/F24DY99GL4Z6MOS.SMALL.jpg pandes30 My own solar generator: 32W, two function: solar charge, home-electric charge. Included: 2x6W panels 2x10W panels Transformer 150W inverter computer fan charge controller circuit car battery angle iron
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:04:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-green-solar-dehydrator/
Free, green, solar dehydrator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/CCLR/GL4Z69IV/FD5CCLRGL4Z69IV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/CCLR/GL4Z69IV/FD5CCLRGL4Z69IV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/CCLR/GL4Z69IV/FD5CCLRGL4Z69IV.SMALL.jpg lwilky Why Dry: Preserve fresh fruit/vegetables/meat/fish/prepared food that is surplus to current needs,  and increase calorie density (reduce weight for transporting, backpacking, camping). Why Solar/Green: Reduce carbon footprint Why Free: Costco Kirkland Disney animal cracker container too nice to dis...
By: lwilky

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:31:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PV-Solar-cells-with-no-soldering-point-back-to-lif/
Making Solar cells with no soldering points usable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/BF6Z/GKQ39BG3/FAPBF6ZGKQ39BG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/BF6Z/GKQ39BG3/FAPBF6ZGKQ39BG3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/BF6Z/GKQ39BG3/FAPBF6ZGKQ39BG3.SMALL.jpg EARTHFORSOLAR How to make solar cells, By taking junk Solar Cells, that have no soldering,tabs / points, and make them usable for DIY solar panels or science projects.  What is nice about this is you can get solar cells like this at a much cheaper price, so this would bring the project cost down.   In the nex...
By: EARTHFORSOLAR

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 Feb 2011 23:44:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/using-Solar-Cells-To-make-Glass-frame-DIY-Solar-P/
using Solar Cells, To make Glass frame DIY Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/RR3Q/GJQEIOS2/FA0RR3QGJQEIOS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/RR3Q/GJQEIOS2/FA0RR3QGJQEIOS2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA0/RR3Q/GJQEIOS2/FA0RR3QGJQEIOS2.SMALL.jpg EARTHFORSOLAR I have made wood frame solar panels and all glass solar panels, but so far out of all the solar panels this type of DIY solar panel is the most sealed from water.  I have made wood frame and all seem to get moisture in them. I still make them but they are good under a roof or eve . This diy solar pa...
By: EARTHFORSOLAR

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