This post describes a LED light kit that can be put inside a used jam jar along with a solar panel to provide a few hours of light in the evening - or as an 'electronic candle' during power cuts.
Off-grid living: solar power and cooking
Blog featuring posts on all aspects of off-grid solar power with examples of solar power packs and instructions on how to build them.
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Monday 12 September 2022
Monday 18 July 2022
Power, Cable Size and Fuses
This post shows how to use power to work out the current and then the cable size. It also shows appropriate fuses for the size of the cable used.
Friday 12 March 2021
DIY Solar Cooker Instructions
This article outlines the design of a simple solar cooker for use in the tropics. It is relatively simple to build with readily available materials. It is based on the ‘Heaven’s Flame’ design by Maria Telkes. The design will have to be adopted to have a sloping glass front depending on the latitude of the place of use.
Wednesday 27 January 2021
How to run a fridge with off-grid power
One of the challenges of off-grid living is how to power a fridge. This blog post looks at our experiment on hacking a freezer to work as a fridge that uses very little energy.
Thursday 1 October 2020
720 Watt Solar Power System for an shed / summer house /outbuilding
Here are some photos of a DIY 720-watt hour solar power system. This provides LED lighting, charges phones, e-bike batteries, drills, runs power tools, and boils a small travel kettle.
Sunday 6 September 2020
120 Watt hour Solar Power Pack - for LED lights, charge phones, laptops and cordless power tools
Wednesday 12 August 2020
Looking after the Lead Acid Batteries in your Solar Power System
Many people rage against Lead Acid batteries and claim that they don't last more than a year or two. This post is about looking after your batteries and get 5 to 10 years of service out of them.
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This is a portable battery pack that is charged using solar energy. It features a built-in light and USB sockets for phone charging. It can ...
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One of the challenges of off-grid living is how to power a fridge. This blog post looks at our experiment on hacking a freezer to work as a ...
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When planning your off-grid Solar Power system it helps to understand the numbers and terminology. This post explains in simple terms the ...