By Grace on August 11, 2009
A parabolic trough is used to reflect direct solar radiation towards a pipe that contains a receiver fluid which runs through the trough. You can make a DIY solar heating parabolic trough for your home. It can be used as a solar cooker, or a way to heat your water supply.
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By Grace on July 21, 2009
It would be nice to be able to charge your batteries charge without using any conventional electrical chargers. Well, Knut Karlsen did just that. His homemade solar batteries are made out of normal rechargeable batteries, with built-in solar cells. All you need to do is to leave the batteries under the sun, and they will slowly regain energy.
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By Grace on June 24, 2009
One way of heating a small space in your home is with the use of a homemade solar furnace. Sure there are solar furnace kits you could order from stores, but making one can save you a lot of money. Best of all, the materials needed for this project might just be lying around somewhere [...]
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By Anna on June 15, 2009
Do-it-yourself solar power projects can help you spend less on energy, and help you reduce your household’s carbon emissions. Even better, the projects are not expensive at all. You’ll spend a small amount of money to make something that will help you save a lot on energy bills. You must choose the right project that [...]
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By Anna on May 4, 2009
If you are looking for a good way to conserve on energy or costs associated with heating your pool, but don’t want to invest in a complete commercial installation, a DIY solar pool heater is one option you can try.
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