Instructables: exploring - workshop - diy - solar http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:41 PDT BLOX v1.01 Homemade Solar Water Heater forced circulation with mini pump http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Solar-Water-Heater-forced-circulation-wit/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0VCJ/HD2RYH7I/FN50VCJHD2RYH7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0VCJ/HD2RYH7I/FN50VCJHD2RYH7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0VCJ/HD2RYH7I/FN50VCJHD2RYH7I.SMALL.jpg apachebcn This is a project on a homemade solar water heater. There is not a project for entertaining, has three years of use on my roof for 4 people shower and dishwasher. 260Liters water is in summer about 60-70ºC 260Liters water is in winter about 30-40ºC, my system able for reduce capacity and work with l...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:19:07 PST
DIY PARABOLIC MIRROR from a trash can lid. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-PARABOLIC-MIRROR-from-a-trash-can-lid/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0K/HRFX/HAWSI2JD/F0KHRFXHAWSI2JD.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is the follow up video to the larger square mirror.
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:05:06 PST
Daniel's Solar Cooker http://www.instructables.com/id/Daniels-Solar-Cooker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQE/C8HB/HAQ30P35/FQEC8HBHAQ30P35.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This solar heat ray can produce temperatures exceeding 1800 Fı at 10 feet focal length to 300 Fı  at 100 feet focal length.
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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:55:25 PST
Going Off-Grid in the Aquaponic Geodesic Dome Greenhouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Going-Off-Grid-in-the-Aquaponic-Geodesic-Dome-Gree/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/F6C9/H7URBVSB/FTUF6C9H7URBVSB.SMALL.jpg web4deb I finally finished up the solar setup for the geodesic dome. It's amazing how you have to watch every watt you're consuming when you're not connected to the power company!  This video details how it all went together.  Enjoy! Below is the transcript: Large solar systems can produce current that ca...
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Mon, 8 Oct 2012 05:58:39 PDT
DIY Solar Robotic Dual 55 Gallon Composter http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Robotic-Dual-55-Gallon-Composter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/FXBG/H7URBE52/FSPFXBGH7URBE52.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/FXBG/H7URBE52/FSPFXBGH7URBE52.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/FXBG/H7URBE52/FSPFXBGH7URBE52.SMALL.jpg vamfun This was a Grant High School Vex robotic team project.   The composter was installed in the school Serenity Garden.   The video gives an introduction to the garden and then discusses the composter in detail.     More information is on my blog post here: http://vamfun.wordpress.com/2012/07/28/solar-r...
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Fri, 5 Oct 2012 17:25:14 PDT
DIY Solar panels for RV or off grid http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-panels-for-RV-or-off-grid/
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Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:50:55 PDT
GIANT SLOAR OVEN from double glass scrap refrigerator doors http://www.instructables.com/id/GIANT-SLOAR-OVEN-from-double-glass-scrap-refrigera/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/ATI6/H6738KPP/FXBATI6H6738KPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/ATI6/H6738KPP/FXBATI6H6738KPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/ATI6/H6738KPP/FXBATI6H6738KPP.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a 75 cu ft Solar over that took about 5 days to build. Every connection is sealed with silicone. The maximum air temp measured with all the mirrors in place reaches 221 F with 70 F outdoor temperature. We have a bit more work to do as 2 collection panels are wood and cannot handle the heat ...
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Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:04:16 PDT
Diy Solar Panel Series http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Solar-Panel-Series/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/A3ZO/H5TVB8BP/F8PA3ZOH5TVB8BP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/A3ZO/H5TVB8BP/F8PA3ZOH5TVB8BP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/A3ZO/H5TVB8BP/F8PA3ZOH5TVB8BP.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is part 1 of a complete panel video. There will be three inexpensive options of panel sealing.
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:34:48 PDT
Forced Air Heater under $100 DIY wood Frame http://www.instructables.com/id/Forced-Air-Heater-under-100-DIY-wood-Frame/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE6/T9ZW/H5TUB4KA/FE6T9ZWH5TUB4KA.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE FIGHT HIGH HEATING OIL prices and save money for other things like paying your mortgage or refinancing your home. Hope this helps:-) Note: Look T THE VIDEO RESPONSES THEY ARE VERY GOOD! This is a prototype easy to build rooftop forced air heater that produces 45 degree increases at a high CFM CFPM r...
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:54:12 PDT
CUT A PERFECT CIRCLE TABLE SAW http://www.instructables.com/id/CUT-A-PERFECT-CIRCLE-TABLE-SAW/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/TIF0/H5R9EZ3K/FJFTIF0H5R9EZ3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/TIF0/H5R9EZ3K/FJFTIF0H5R9EZ3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/TIF0/H5R9EZ3K/FJFTIF0H5R9EZ3K.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE UTTING A PERFECT CIRCLE ON A TABLE SAW.
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:06:40 PDT
DIY FRESNEL LENS STAND HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN STAND http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-FRESNEL-LENS-STAND-HOW-TO-MAKE-YOUR-OWN-STAND/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/RCL8/H5EDV6BU/FZ0RCL8H5EDV6BU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/RCL8/H5EDV6BU/FZ0RCL8H5EDV6BU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/RCL8/H5EDV6BU/FZ0RCL8H5EDV6BU.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE This is a very simple step by step process using a 2x4 from any home improvement store.
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Sun, 19 Aug 2012 07:02:53 PDT
Five minute solar phone charger http://www.instructables.com/id/Five-minute-solar-phone-charger/
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Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:07:24 PDT
DIY Solar Food Heater made from reused materials. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Food-Heater-made-from-reused-materials/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/M5GR/H3XN8K03/F53M5GRH3XN8K03.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/M5GR/H3XN8K03/F53M5GRH3XN8K03.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/M5GR/H3XN8K03/F53M5GRH3XN8K03.SMALL.jpg berthaerika My 9-year-old son needed an idea for his school science fair so we got together and made a simple DIY Solar Food Heater.   The following materials (which had been destined for the trash) were used: [Pic001]   One empty box of office paper with its cover One used comforter bag, the kind t...
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Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:37:46 PDT
DIY 30W Portable Solar Panels under $50 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Solar-Panels/
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Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:31:56 PST
DIY Solar panels - air heaters made of pop cans http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-panel-air-heater-made-of-pop-cans/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/6CI6/GQ5QC3S1/FKN6CI6GQ5QC3S1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:17:46 PDT
Diy The Best Sunjar in www.instructables.com :-) http://www.instructables.com/id/Diy-Sunjar-for-Decorations/
Diy The Best Sunjar in www.instructables.com :-) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/T53D/GI0TJ0JV/FAHT53DGI0TJ0JV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/T53D/GI0TJ0JV/FAHT53DGI0TJ0JV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/T53D/GI0TJ0JV/FAHT53DGI0TJ0JV.SMALL.jpg efanfengshun It is very easy and cheap to diy a sunjar !My circuit can test the sunshine and the leds turn on only at night and turn off while the sun rise again:) The circuit programme The units can easilly got by electronic pcb junks! Assembling Now let us see how to make it by one wire one pin,and one w...
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Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:50:12 PST
How to Build a Soda Can Heater http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Soda-Can-Heater/
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Sat, 9 Oct 2010 09:28:03 PDT
My Improvised DC Generator Build http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Improvised-DC-Generator-Build/
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Thu, 9 Sep 2010 03:41:33 PDT
Portable Solar Powered 220V Power Supply http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Solar-Powered-220V-Power-Supply/
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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:03:21 PDT
DIY Home Solar: Planning a Solar Array (Beginner's Guide) http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Home-Solar-Planning-a-Solar-Array-Beginners/
DIY Home Solar: Planning a Solar Array (Beginner's Guide) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/FP4J/GAJUQEFG/FUJFP4JGAJUQEFG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/FP4J/GAJUQEFG/FUJFP4JGAJUQEFG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUJ/FP4J/GAJUQEFG/FUJFP4JGAJUQEFG.SMALL.jpg DIY Solar Jon Hi there! Maybe you've considered solar energy - even if only for a brief moment - only to dismiss it as too complicated and too expensive, or maybe you're seriously considering a project, but don't know where to start. With this Instructable, I hope to demystify the (not-really) intimidating proc...
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Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:11:43 PDT
DIY Solar Powered Water Heater: 3 Steps http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Powered-Water-Heater-3-Steps/
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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:20:25 PST
How To Build A Solar Panel http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Panel/
How To Build A Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SMALL.jpg hastyhost Currently I'm a college student studying computer engineering, and this summer while I was on break I decided I wanted to learn more about solar energy and how to build a solar panel from scratch. My main reason for looking to build it myself was to learn how it all worked, and the next reason was d...
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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:43:30 PDT
Cheap Homebuilt simple Solar heater. In a UnderBed Case (in progreess) http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Homebuilt-simple-Solar-heater-In-a-Under-Be/
Cheap Homebuilt simple Solar heater. In a UnderBed Case (in progreess) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/TTBR/FNZAFEMZ/F99TTBRFNZAFEMZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/TTBR/FNZAFEMZ/F99TTBRFNZAFEMZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/TTBR/FNZAFEMZ/F99TTBRFNZAFEMZ.SMALL.jpg killbox The other day I picked up 2 pack of 17.75"x6"x30" black with clear top zipper cases for storing stuff under beds. I only had a use for one, so I was interested in making the other one a small Solar Heater for my workshop. Ive seen these things done before at the local solar fair, and i i figured ...
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Wed, 3 Dec 2008 22:58:38 PST
Build a 60 Watt Solar Panel http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-60-Watt-Solar-Panel/
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Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:35:14 PDT
S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), a Compact, Durable, and Portable Solar Energy Generator http://www.instructables.com/id/SPREE-Solar-Photovoltaic-Renewable-Electron-/
S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), a Compact, Durable, and Portable Solar Energy Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/QULL/FJD52E8I/FP4QULLFJD52E8I.SMALL.jpg charlitron For under $160 you can construct a S.P.R.E.E. to harness clean carbon-free solar electricity to power your portable electronic devices.Project: S.P.R.E.E. (Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Electron Encapsulator), is an experiment in alternative energy and solar generated electricty.The impetus for cons...
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Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:07:46 PDT
DIY 2 bucket dripper tracker for solar cookers and solar panels is cheap and it works! http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY--2-bucket-dripper-tracker-for-solar-cookers-an/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/347A/FEXKLZ3X/FZH347AFEXKLZ3X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/347A/FEXKLZ3X/FZH347AFEXKLZ3X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZH/347A/FEXKLZ3X/FZH347AFEXKLZ3X.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician Tracking makes your equipment more productive but it can be expensive. Here is a cheap tracker made from old junk that does the job. I have used it and it does the job.
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Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:30:25 PDT
DIY Solar Powered radio for $5 http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Powered-radio-for-%245/
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Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:01:23 PDT
Solar Car Battery Charger DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Car-Battery-Charger-DIY/
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Tue, 22 May 2007 21:21:25 PDT
DIY Solar Panel http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Panel/
DIY Solar Panel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FDD/L9WQ/2XLEV2Z9NZK/FDDL9WQ2XLEV2Z9NZK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDD/L9WQ/2XLEV2Z9NZK/FDDL9WQ2XLEV2Z9NZK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FDD/L9WQ/2XLEV2Z9NZK/FDDL9WQ2XLEV2Z9NZK.SMALL.jpg giladlotan Creating a solar panel out of broken re-used solar cell pieces. I ordered a pack of these from http://siliconsolar.com (3$ for a bagful of them - you can order here). In addition, you will need some conductive copper mesh (available at most art stores), glue gun + sticks, a multimeter and a conducti...
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Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:06:46 PST