Renewable Energy
Information about renewable energy sources for off-grid homes. Living off the grid has never been easier than it is today with updates in solar, hydro and renewable wind energy technology.
Figuring Out if Microhydro Will Work For You
I think when it gets warm I’ll go out there with him and try to calculate the flow and head. Not being a microhydro expert, I had to do a bit of research on how to figure out the flow and head of a stream.
Solar Cookers – Sun Oven Video Review
Below is a video of me checking out the Global Sun Oven solar cooker first hand. This product honestly deserves to be singled out for it’s overall quality because it really is a great solar oven.
Blue Ridge Mountains Call Me Home
The geography and Blue Ridge Mountain culture had a visceral effect on me that I can’t quite explain, except to say that it just felt like… home.
AC DC – More Than Just a Rock Band
What is the difference between AC and DC, and which type of appliances should I use in my off-grid home or RV? Learn more at Living Off Grid.
Solar Living Source Book – Read it for Free Online!
The free online version includes all of the great, heavy-duty content as the printed version, but does not include all of the pictures, diagrams and product suggestions that I find so useful in my print copy. You should go check out the free online version and, if you like it, consider buying the print version as a reference manual and off-grid living yellow pages.
Our New Grid-Tied PV System
This solar power system is about 3kWH in size, but it’s all we need for our small 1940’s bungalow in sunny Colorado. The inverter is a Xantrex and we had it mounted on the North side of the garage where it would stay shaded almost 100% of the time.
Prolonging the Life of Your Solar Power Batteries by Maintaining a Healthy Battery Bank
The most important part of battery maintenance is to have a properly designed and installed solar power system, including a reliable charge controller, breaker boxes, inverter and the batteries themselves. Assuming you have all of this in order, how do you get the most life out of your batteries?
The Biodiesel Sites I Visited Today
Today I was on a Biodiesel kick. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that I just spent $70 filling up the gas tank in my truck. At any rate, I came across some pretty interesting and useful sites that I’d like to share with you.
Off-Grid Living with Renewable Energy Video
A video about life off the electricity grid, using renewable energy. This interview is with best selling author Bill Kemp and his wife. They’re living the good life with a low impact on the planet. Notice in the video the following: Wood burning stove, satellite internet/tv, wind turbine, pole-mounted solar power array, electric car, big [...]
How Solar Panels Are Made
Real Goods ’solar guru’ John Schaeffer discusses how photovoltaic modules (solar panels) are made and why it is so important that we continue to develop solar technology.
