5 Stunning Do-It-Yourself Solar Power Projects

 

I know you've heard solar power's remarkable contributions to humankind. You've already learned the various advantages of using it in our daily lives. Probably, a solar panel is the greatest invention within the context of solar power domain. Are there something else?

Yes, there are. I visited one of my colleagues in Sydney for the purpose of studying solar power in Australia. To my surprise, I've discovered a guy who has this incredible ideas of building things using a solar power. I call him the “solar power guy!”

Here are 5 of his projects.  Try them out, who knows!

1. Solar Water Heater

You must be great at electrical wiring, pipes, PV panel installation, solder joints, copper tube cutting if you want to install a solar water heater. Plus, you have to be patient and really determined.  In other words, installing a solar water heater is something that requires passion and special skills.

2. Solar Attic Vent Fan

This project is absolutely great. In contrast to the solar water heater project, you'll  get to do a little bit of everything with this vent fan. You can install it in a day or so, depending on how complex your attic framework is. Don't forget to use the exact materials for this.

3. Solar Oven

If ever you don't know, an oven powered by solar is indeed possible. With just little knowledge of a regular oven's mechanism, you're on your way to constructing your own.  In case you don't know, you can even design and create an “auto tracker” to track the sun over the span of the day!

4. Drinking Water Purifier

You can make your own small or even big purifier with drippers, valves and various kinds of features. In fact, you can actually refine a gallon of water a day, a thousand even, with your own project. Hence, if you're into getting everything for free, hold this!

5. Off-grid Reading Light

An example of this is a camping light. Attach a small PV panel and a tiny pod containing a rechargeable battery, few LED's, switch, and a light sensor. Make sure it's durable enough to be hung. Be aware that it will be hung over your favourite reading place!

Surprise!

If you think off grid solar panels are for roofs only, forget it.  Why don't you try one of these things. You can share them to your friends as well. Let it be!