NUTS AND VOLTS

Projects: Alternative Energy (Green)

A Solar Energy Story — Design, Installation, and Performance

By Jack Olivieri
August 2016, Page 36
The Solar Revolution is here whether we like it or not. I came to this realization last year when it became apparent how many solar companies were going out of their way to annoy me by calling night and day.

Build an Inexpensive 12 volt/12 amp Modern Digital Solar Charge Controller

By Ron Newton
March 2014, Page 22
This reader-requested solar controller for charging 12 volt lead-acid batteries is very simple to build and will help keep your batteries in tip-topped off shape.

Build the Solar Sequencer

By John Guyer
July 2012, Page 31
Build a solar sequencer that enables a single solar panel to charge multiple batteries of different sizes and capacities, keeping them isolated from each other.

Computer Controlled Air/Steam Engine

By John Molnar
March 2011, Page 34
Build an “external combustion engine,” then add a computer control system to maximize efficiency and performance.

The Green Standby

By Carlos Cossio
October 2009, Page 40
Don't let your TV or other appliances suck power while in standby mode. Leave them connected to the grid while cutting the costs of your electric bills at the same time.