1. Lee's Solar Mower
Some time back, Lee sent in the details for his solar lawn mower. The article basically tells you how to convert a gasoline powered mower to a battery powered electric mower with solar charging.
One issue with doing this is finding a good electric motor. The one that Lee originally used is no longer available. So, Lee has found a new source of motors that should work well and are cheap and easy to find....
2. Performance Update for Marc's Compost Furnace
Last week, Marc provided a description of his system to provide space heating via heat extracted from a compost pile.
Marc has provided some performance data and other observations based on the first full season of operation...
3. A Home Built Grid-Tied PV System with Battery Backup
A
detailed account of the design and installation of a grid-tied PV system
with battery backup.
Marc has provided some performance data and other observations based on the first full season of operation...
3. A Home Built Grid-Tied PV System with Battery Backup
A
detailed account of the design and installation of a grid-tied PV system
with battery backup.
A home built ground mount system from treated lumber
is also described.