We see plenty of solar projects here on Hackaday, but they primarily consist of projects that use an off-the-shelf solar panel to power something else. We see very few projects where people actually ...

Many homeowners have begun to consider switching to solar energy as a friendly option for the environment as well as their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the expertise and ...

When Peter Rowan left corporate life to pursue a career writing fiction and teaching, he needed a little office in which to work. So he decided to convert his backyard shed in Seattle into an off-grid ...

Learn renewable energy basics and generate serious solar excitement with easy DIY solar lighting. Many people dream of solar-electric power for their homes, but can’t afford whole-house systems.

Discover how to create a functional DIY solar panel using a compact disc, copper foil, aluminum foil, and LEDs in this engaging science experiment. Watch as we assemble the components, connect the ...

Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most ...

DIY Solar Company specializes in residential, commercial, hybrid grid-tied and off-grid solar system installations. It offers products from Generac Power Systems and other American-made solar ...

This post introduces the design of a little solar disc light. It is based on a handful of electronics components. By “solar disc light” I am referring to a compact light source in the shape of a flat ...