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.

Watts, Volts, Amperes, Ampere hours and Watt hours - what does it all mean?

When planning your off-grid Solar Power system it helps to understand the numbers and terminology. This post explains in simple terms the meaning of these and how they relate to each other.

Building your own 42 Watt Hour Solar Power Pack

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 be used when camping, living off-grid or during power cuts. 

Haybox Cooking - also known as Thermal cooking

What is a haybox? It’s basically an insulated box in which you place your partly cooked food. The heat energy held in the pot and the food completes the cooking process without any external heat input.