Alternative Technology EngineersSolar Water, Heating & Light |
"And God said, "Let there be light!"
Since then, we have had, and used,solar energy. Yet, folks still think of it as a "new" idea.Solar clothes dryers are against the law.
More than 50,000 homeowner associations have banned clotheslines. They may save the environment, but they bring down housing values.Simple Solar Water Heater.
Lay your garden hose out in the yard.Simple Solar-Heated House.
Open your south-facing curtains and blinds.Still think solar is a new idea? Consider this little tidbit of common sense.
Now in houses with a south aspect, the sun's rays may penetrate into the porticios in winter, but in summer, the path of the sun is right over our heads and above the roof, so there is shade. If then this is the best arrangement, we should build the southside loftier to get the winter sun and the northside lower to keep out the winter winds. To put it shortly, the house in which the owner can find a pleasant retreat at all seasons and can store his belongings safely is presumably at once the pleasantest and the most beautiful.who wrote this, you ask? Socrates in Xenophon's Memorabilia
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A passive-solar air heater can be built of covered cardboard (or wood and glass) and installed in any double-hung window opening. And, it wouldnt be hard to modifiy it to be a solar dehydrator as well. |
An alternative solar battery charger
I'm sure you have seen those solar yardlights that illuminate walkways and flower beds. Pop the top and you will discover two AA niCad rechargeable batteries. Wherever you buy the lights, you can buy extra sets of batteries. Simply pop in a discharged set before heading off to work and replace the unit where the sun will shine on it. When you get home you will have a fresh set of batteries ready for CD player, flashlight, or Radio.
Heating & Lighting Links:
- Solar Bright - Tubular Sky Lights
- The SkyLight Guys distribute Natural Light Energy System's SOLAR TUBE tubular skylights and solar powered attic fans
- Real Goods - Safe WaterWATER IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT
- The Preparedness Center - safe water a good resource for water filters and lots of survival gear - a gotta-see site
- Cleardome Solar Besides cookers that reach over 900 degrees, experimental units have reached 1300 degrees. Cleardome is a great resource for SOLAR AIR heaters.
- wsideas.com Water Purity Solutions,Inc
- Solar Direct Solar Water Heaters
- Econo Heaters a breakthrough in efficient electric heating technology
- China-solarheater a glimpse at alternative energy in China
- Radiantec Solar-Heated Water for Radiant floor heating
- Bosch Instant Hot Water Tankless Hot Water Heaters w/ Solar-Assist
- Your Solar Home Solar Air Heating & Ventilation