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Homemade Solar Cell

March 7, 2013June 11, 2009 by Grace

Making a homemade solar cell is not very practical. For one, there are inexpensive solar panels available in the market these days. You can find great bargains online. Second, making a solar cell is a very tedious process. You will spend a lot of time making one. A solar panel consists of hundreds of solar cells. Imagine the time and effort you would have to spend in completing one that can generate the electricity you need for your house.

But if you want to try making a homemade solar cell, perhaps for educational purposes or just for the fun of it,then here are the things you will need.

Do It Yourself Solar Oven

March 10, 2017June 10, 2009 by Grace

A do-it-yourself solar oven is a simple way an average person can harness the sun’s energy for everyday use. It is inexpensive, and can be completed in a few hours.

Cool Homes with Clean Energy

November 10, 2014May 24, 2009 by Megan

When traditional energy sources are not reliable enough, or you want to save on your energy bills, you can harness solar or wind energy to cool down your home. If you’re living off the power grid and the weather is hot the whole year round, you should definitely consider a DIY home cooling project. One … Read more

Uses of Wind Turbines

November 10, 2014April 26, 2009 by Megan

Wind is a powerful source of energy which, for centuries, has been harnessed for different uses. More and more scientists and researchers consider that wind can be used effectively as a clean renewable energy source. But this can only be done when power within the moving air is harnessed properly. The Wind Energy Industry has … Read more

DIY Solar Heating for Everyday Living

March 7, 2013April 10, 2009 by Megan

The first impression people get, with regards to DIY solar heating, is that it is complicated, too expensive, or both. This is the primary reason why many people don’t pursue installation of solar heating in their homes. What they often don’t know is that DIY thermal projects, such as water heating, space heating, and … Read more

Can You Build Your Own Solar Panel?

May 17, 2013April 1, 2009 by Megan

With energy resources dwindling fast, and concerns over global pollution spreading across the globe, more and more people are looking toward clean energy solutions to help them reduce their carbon footprint. But pursuing this can be difficult, without proper financial resources – no matter how passionate you are about the environment or wanting to live … Read more

The Advantages of Biofuels

April 16, 2013March 13, 2009 by Megan

Oil prices have a great impact on everyone. Every time there’s an increase, people feel it, even if they don’t drive a car. Some suggest we use biofuel to lessen the impact of the rising fuel costs. But what is biofuel, and how does it differ from fossil fuel? Biofuel is produced from recycled elements … Read more

The Differences Between Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, & Clean Energy

April 5, 2026March 5, 2009 by Megan

To most people, the differences between “alternative energy,” “renewable energy,” and “clean energy,” might not be obvious. But each term is unique.