I need to mount a solar panel on a six-inch-wide deck railing at the beach. It is for backup purposes only, so I want to be able to mount it and...
On the list of fall projects, based on how well the other two water heaters have done with PV panels, I got up on the roof yesterday with the aid...
Build one - DIY. Going with my prior belief that many here are of the TL;dr school of learning, here are a few videos that feature DIY dryers...
I've been looking at the idea of using solar power in case of long-term power outages caused by a cyberattack on the electrical grid, or maybe an...
I am trying to merge two systems of wind and solar into one battery storage bank. I am starting with small systems (400w solar and 600w wind) to...
I was recently given four 265 watt 24 volt Solar World panels. Is there any way to use them with a 12 volt system? In short , use them to charge...
The company I lease my tower to at the top of the mountain asked me about a backup power supply for the occasional grid outages we have (had one...
Hi Monkeys, I have moved to our permanent retreat and looking for survival guidance to get our new location survival ready.... I am looking to...
Solar panels are cherished by homesteaders and others seeking to become independent energy producers, immune to becoming victims of chaos on a...
I have a dilemma. How many panels will it take to meet my future need? I have built a small cabin, but I really don't live there, so I can't...
Could be true ! Here comes the sun Was a read , and maybe a hope . Sloth
I Spent this weekend tweaking my Just what I Can Carry Evac/Bug Out Bags as opposed to stuff I can store in a vehicle and I left out my portable...
We're anticipating our CA power company to shut power off for significant periods during critical fire season days. We have back up generator...
Jester here, new to the forum. Not long ago I began preparing my Survival bag for any major disaster that may arise and now me and my family has...
The publication of Home Power Magazine, after 31 years, will end as of the printing of Issue #188. This will be the November / December 2018...
Designing and building an earth sheltered solar greenhouse. [IMG]
Good evening! First post to the forums, so go lenient on me. A TL;DR is at the bottom So, im in the guard as a medic, practically living in the...
Build Your Own Solar Water Heater, 4th Printing, June 1980, By Stu Campbell, with Douglas Taff, Ph.D. Illustrations by Robert Vogel. This book...
Hot Water Solar Collector Design Manual, By Ronald B. Little. "These plans will provide a clear path for you to meet the objective of the use of...
Handbook Of Renewable Energy Technology, Edited By Ahmed F. Zobaa & Ramesh C. Bansal. [ATTACH] [img]
Photovoltaic Design And Installation For Dummies, By Ryan Mayfield. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Electricity Handbook, 2012 Edition, By Michael Boxwell. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Power Your Home For Dummies, 2nd Edition, By Rik DeGunther. [ATTACH] [IMG]
If you are interested in 12vdc power, regarding running a BOL, campsite, or other get away place, this will help start you on your way. [img]
Asia-Off-Grid submitted a new resource: How To Wire Your House For Solar Electricity - A Brief Article On Wiring Your Home For Solar How To Wire...
How To Wire Your House For Solar Electricity, By Steve Willey [img]
Solar Power Design Manual, By Richard Stubbs "This book is intended to give the reader sufficient knowledge to design and install a stand-alone...
if you are off grid or planning to be how much energy would you need? there's this solar/water box, but we are looking to help people in the US...
[ATTACH] This is a 12 volt 4 watt 320 lumen RV fixture I want to use in my BOL. I want 12 mounted in various rooms powered from a wiring block...
Hello everyone Im new and have a question about a small solar system. I built a 10x15 treehouse/deer stand in Michigan. I was hoping for some...
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