The Test it shed looks at the solar shed kit – what can it do -answer- BRILLIANT Because eco-mad put easy connecters onto the charge controller for the buyer to connect direct to battery and panel.

Low Cost DIY Series of how to build a solar water heater using old A/C coils.

www.FredsFineFowl.com Whole house solar power system grid tied rated at peak performance of 10kw. This video is NOT in any way affiliated with Astrum Solar or any other Solar Power company… it is for information purposes only and shows the home I designed and constructed myself… solar power was something I wanted someone else to install as I felt it was important to have the system warranty in the event that something fails to function as designed. The panels are the New Pluto Technology which prove more efficient in generating energy on overcast, rainy and even snow days. If the sun is shining, power is generated even through several inches of snow. That technology pushed my decision to go ahead with it here in the North Eastern United States. Smaller homes with less suitable roof spacing will need higher density panels, or possibly have a yard array… Astrum Solar offered us the option of roof mounted or yard mounted (yard mounted would have been more efficient in it’s orientation to the sun) but I wanted it off the ground. My roof shingles are rated for 40 years, the panels are rated to perform at 80% rated efficiency even after 25 years, so I think we are in good shape. We can add more panels later if needed and we left space to do that on one array.

An alternate way of using the Sun’s energy other than using expensive and fragile Solar Panels.

www.greenpowerscience.com This is a 64″ spot Fresnel Lens with a max temperature above 3000f. The concrete and rock shatters from the temperature shock. Slowly adding heat allows for melting. The rock was exposed for 60 seconds and the two pieces heated 8 ounces of water from 68f to about 130f within seconds.

Update, shortening the cable length from the solar panels to the grid tie inverter. This video shows a simple solar panel setup using Galvanized Steel piping and threading for my solar panel stands. It also shows the solar panels connected in parallel using MC4 connectors and 10-2 or 12-2 wire. Connected to a 600 Watt Power Jack Grid Tie Inverter.

This is the simplest design from inexpensive material with easy cargo handling and on-site setup. The focal length can be altered for shorter settings but a 1.5:1 ratio to diameter is the sweet spot.

www.SolarEnergyGuide.net – DIY Solar Panels – Steps Towards Building a Solar Panel If you are planning to build a DIY solar panel, the first step is to get yourself a good guide with plans from online retailers and start making one. You can go green while saving electricity at the same time without having to buy an expensive wind generator. You will be able to get all the materials needed plus the plans for less than 0. An average Joe can make his own 1000W solar panel. Why not make one for yourself, too? You can even get your family in on it and make it a fun family project. To get you started, you will first need the plans or the blueprint. Find a good place to work in. A regular garage will do. You do not need to get special tools. You can work with the simple tools that you already have. It would be great to have an extra pair of hands. Look at the plans to find out what you need for the project. It should include a Direct Current (DC) motor. This will serve as your power generator. As the blades of your turbine spin, they turn the DC motor on which would then produce electricity. Order the motor first for it takes a number of days to get it. This should not cause you much delay because you can use this time to start working on the other sections. You can already fashion the blades of your turbine. Wood is the preferred material for blades especially when making bigger machines. However, should you opt to, you can also use PVC. If you intend to work with wood, make …

A look at DIY solar panels, this fellas pretty cool set up!

DIY solar panel, power/light kit box ideal for anywhere without electricity, farm, allottment, outhouse, garage etc- will run run and charge anything up to 150watts. see details at www.oddjobplumbing.webs.com