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Portable solar power solutions. Powerenz, Inc. 770-639-2244 We are excited to introduce our latest high-efficiency (24.2%-efficient), lightweight, foldable solar panels that produce 30, 60, 120, 150 and 300 watts of power during conditions of strong peak sunshine.

Portable solar power solutions

These solar panels come in solid black, and are the most efficient solar panels available anywhere. Additional colors and camouflage patterns will be available in the near future. When your mission requires a solar panel that can get the job done, these are the two from which you should choose. In the two photos below, one can see the 300-watt panel unfolded, and the 150-watt panel unfolded. In the photo below, one can see the 30, 60, and 120-watt panels unfolded and side-by-side. In the two photos below, one can see the 300-watt solar panel folded, and the 30, 60, and 120-watt panels folded and side-by-side. In the photo below, one can see a 300-watt solar panel unfolded and being used to charge the battery pack in the Desert Flare system. Almost free garage heat – just drink a lot of soda. I’ve had a few days during the HMX build while I’m either waiting for parts or waiting for something to dry and had some free time.

almost free garage heat – just drink a lot of soda

I’m not exactly one to sit and watch TV when I have nothing planned, so I set out on another project. While I have electricity out to the garage now, heat has been an issue all winter long. Mattar graciously lent me his kerosene heater, which did an okay job of taking the bite off the chill. Insulating the garage would go a long way to help keep the bitter Vermont cold out, but that’s a project for another day. BioLite HomeStove Overview - Free Shipping. Home Power Magazine. Make a Wind Generator. Make: Projects With a motor and some piping, it’s easy to enjoy free energy forever.

Make a Wind Generator

There are no limits to what you can do with wind power. It’s abundant, clean, cheap, and easy to harness. We designed this Chispito Wind Generator (that’s Spanish for “little spark”) for fast and easy construction. Most of the tools and materials you need to build it can be found in your local hardware shop or junk pile. Grid Eraser Portable Solar Powered 1000 Watt Power Generator - Pricefalls.com.

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Grid Eraser Portable Solar Powered 1000 Watt Power Generator - Pricefalls.com

Unbeatablesale.com has a money back guaranty on products returned within 30 days. In order to receive proper credit on your return, please contact us for an RA. Once you receive an RA all items must be returned within 30 days of receiving your order. Please Note: 1) For all furniture items we will replace any parts that are damaged but the item may notbe returned if you changed your mind. 2) We will not accept returns on Sports related autographed Memorabilia and Collectables or on any custom made items such as any customized car mats or childrens furniture. 3) We will not accept returns on any Shavers, Personal Care items, Cosmetics or Intimate products that have been opened. Solar Generators, Portable Solar Power Generators, Solar Emergency Power Packs, Portable Inverters AC / 12V DC. Earthtech Products has a complete line of portable solar power supplies and portable solar generators in the case of an emergency and the power goes out.

Solar Generators, Portable Solar Power Generators, Solar Emergency Power Packs, Portable Inverters AC / 12V DC

Our portable solar power generators and power packs can be converted into solar emergency power systems that are completely self-sustaining by simply adding our recommended solar panels. SolarFlower.org. Compressed Air Energy Storage from LightSail Could Run a Whole City. Clean Power Published on November 10th, 2012 | by Tina Casey The company LightSail Energy started out a few years ago with a student’s modest idea for a compressed air scooter, and now it has just raised $37.3 million in private funding to bring utility scale, compressed air energy storage to the market.

Compressed Air Energy Storage from LightSail Could Run a Whole City

My amazing DIY solar generator. I remember the inspiration for building my solar generator clearly.

My amazing DIY solar generator

It was close to 20 years ago and we were camping at the dunes in Oregon. Our campground neighbor, in a huge RV, ran his generator for about two hours one evening. It was annoying beyond compare — we go camping for peace and quiet. We later found out from overheard conversations that the RV people were using the gas generator to charge their camcorder. 8 Completely Awesome DIY Home Energy Projects. Make your own solar power generator for less than $300.

Whether you live off grid or just want backup power for emergencies, having a small solar generator at home can definitely come in handy.

Make your own solar power generator for less than $300

While most store-bought solar generators can be pretty pricey, you can actually create your own with parts easily acquired through the internet or at local stores for $200 to $300 – and you don’t have to be an engineer to do it. An online tutorial created by Phil Heiple features easy-to-follow instructions with amusing illustrations that guide you through each of the eight steps. Once you obtain the parts, which include a small solar panel, a battery, a DC input and an AC inverter, assembly takes about an hour to complete. When you're done assembling your new DIY solar power generator, place the solar panel in the sun for five to eight hours to charge the battery the first time. It takes one to three hours of exposure to direct sunlight to recharge, and once juiced up, it’ll give you about five hours of continuous use of small electronics.

ETHANOL FUEL STILL. DIY wind turbine beats solar on price. You may have heard of William Kamkwamba, the Malawian teenager who built a wind turbine out of spare bicycle parts and scrap metal and wood.

DIY wind turbine beats solar on price

His turbine provided electricity in his home for the first time and allowed them to replace smelly, expensive kerosene lamps In 2001 his family couldn't afford the cost to send him to school, but he didn't let that stop him from teaching himself the basics of electrical engineering out of an old school book and building a wind turbine that powered four lights, two radios, and a cell phone charger. He built his own homemade light switches and circuit breakers and has dabbled in radio transmitters. Mr. Kamkwamba's story became well known in 2006 after the internet news mob picked up on the story from a british daily. Though 22 year old Oklahoman Kevin Harris might not have come from as humble roots as Mr. Here's one of his turbine in action. DIY Water Turbine. Did you know that you can build a HYDRO TURBINE / WATER TURBINE for under $50?

DIY Water Turbine

We will show you, step-by-step (using simple directions/diagrams, & basic tools/parts) HOW To BUILD such devices. -Save Money & the Environment - Unlike other publications, this CD has info useful to EVERYONE. Homemade Solar Panels Diy tutorial, complete build. How I built an electricity producing wind turbine. Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona. I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the sky-wrecking light pollution found near cities of any real size. I found a great piece of property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service available. That's not really a problem.

No electricity equals no light pollution. One thing I noticed right away about my property is that most of the time, the wind is blowing. DIY 1000 watt wind turbine. Making a simple Savonius wind turbine. By Lance Turner There are many situations where you might need a small amount of electricity, for instance running gate openers, safety lights, water level indicators and other low-power devices. While solar would seem like the ideal solution, quite often this is not possible due to location and shading problems.

Just such a situation arose when I decided to make our new gates automatic. There were just too many trees in the way for solar power to work, and I didn’t want to run power some 30 metres or so from the house, as it would have meant digging a trench for the cables, which is almost impossible in our rocky ground. How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine - Part 1.

How to Make an Inexpensive Vertical Wind Turbine - Part 2. DIY vertical axis wind turbine. DIY Solar Panel Tutorials. Homemade Wind Generator - Learn How Wind Power Works. How to make your own solar cell. This article was taken from the March issue of Wired UK magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online Solar power could be the future, but it'll be a while until panels are on every roof. Fear not: while working at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, engineer Blake Farrow showed you don't need the far corners of the periodic table to put together a solar cell. Just grab some tea-time staples. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. How I built an electricity producing Solar Panel. Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona. I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the sky-wrecking light pollution found near cities of any real size.

In my attempt to escape city slicker yuppies (you know the kind, the ones that like to blab loudly on their cell phone while they work on some business administration degree in a cyber cafe somewhere in Trendyland.) and their light pollution, I found a great piece of remote property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service available. That's not really a problem. No electricity equals no light pollution. Making a small solar concentrator - MIMA Honda Insight Modified Integrated Motor Assist. Building your own generator. Privacy Policy | Returns Policy | Shipping Policy. Off-Grid Power. Do It Yourself Solar Panels – DIY Solar Panels. My Home-Built Solar Panel Projects. I am a person who loves to build things. I'd rather build something than buy it, if I can. Even if it something inexpensive, I like the challenge of figuring out how to build it myself, rather than just buying it and being part of the mindless consumer culture.

If an item is really expensive, like solar panels, then I have a monetary incentive to try to build it myself, as well as the challenge. Running a small engine on household biogas using "brickage' for gas pressure 2. Turning soda cans into solar heating panels. Heat Your Home With 240 Recycled Aluminum Cans. Heat your home with recycled aluminum cans. It’s a simple idea, and one that many will look at and say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” This 240 can unit reportedly heats up to 10,000 BTUs or more according to the company and is “Maintenance free”. 13 Ways to Achieve Energy Independence. Edit Article. Free Plans To Build your own Bicycle Generator Pedal Power Station. How to Build Your Own Uninterruptible Power Supply: 13 Steps. Edit Article Edited by Evildave, Brandywine, Jonathan E., MBD123 and 15 others In the event of extended blackout, you may have critical systems (such as computer or medical equipment) that must remain running no matter what.

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