Archive | January, 2010

Solar Powered Miniball DIY Project

This simple solar robot project utilizes a solar engine circuit. The small solar cell can’t generate enough power to move the motor, so what the miniball does is store the power in a capacitor.

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Home-Built Wind Generator Power

If you live in a place where the wind is blowing most of the time, then you could harness it to generate electricity. One way to do so is through a home-built wind generator.

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CFL Bulbs – Not Such a Bright Idea

Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain 5 milligrams of mercury in each bulb; that may not sound like a lot. But how many of those do you have in your home? And how many homes are in America? It adds up!

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DIY Solar Pool Heating for Green Living

A solar pool heater means your family and friends can enjoy dipping in the pool any time of the day without the use of fossil fuels. This results in savings for your household.

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Plug-and-Play Solar Systems for Targeted Home Use

The availability of plug-and-play solar kits makes limited-use applications of small electrical appliances both easy and affordable while helping the environment.

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Five Ways to Make Your House Greener in 2010

Everyone should do his part to reduce the amount of carbon gas emissions, and the average citizen of the world can do something to help the planet. Here are five ways to make your house greener.

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Solar Power Battery Charger in a Cup

Mr. Buzz is a lightweight solar power battery charger in a cup that uses flexible PowerFilm solar panels to charge a 2400mA battery pack.

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DIY Homemade Solar Panel Project

A homemade solar panel can supply power to your home appliances. By using the sun’s radiation, you can cut your monthly energy bill.

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