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Solar Coffin Air Heater

Natural Building Blog Posted on July 3, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“I visited a friend’s house with a unique take on solar air heating. He coins his invention the Solar Coffin. This device heats air up to well over 100 degrees C within the “coffin” unit. The air is then moved … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged affordable, DIY, energy efficient, homestead, low cost, natural building, self reliance, solar energy, solar heating | 7 Replies

Solar Action Alliance

Natural Building Blog Posted on June 22, 2016 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“We, Solar Action Alliance, are a group of environmentalists who want to spread the word about the most clean, reliable, and abundant source of renewable energy: the sun.

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged clean energy, renewable energy, solar, solar alliance, solar energy, sustainable | 2 Replies

Super Solar Cells

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 21, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Today’s blog post is actually two stories in one. First, we’ll look at cutting edge solar cells, and then we’ll look at how improved, lower cost solar is ushering in a new age of electric transportation and home energy systems. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged alternative energy, natural building, photovoltaics, PV, renewable energy, self reliant, solar energy, solar panels, sustainable | 3 Replies

Solar powered air conditioning

Natural Building Blog Posted on August 19, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“CSIRO has invented a new three in one solar air conditioning system that provides hot water, cooling and heating.

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AC, affordable, air conditioning, energy efficient, natural building, renewable energy, solar energy, Solar powered air conditioning, sustainable | 1 Reply

Solair Water Heaters and Air Conditioners

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 27, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“It takes a lot of energy to heat water. Typically, up to 30% of a home’s energy consumption is used just to heat water for bathing, laundry, and cleaning. By installing a solar hot water system, homeowners can shave 200 … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged affordable cooling, energy efficient, natural building, solar air conditioner, solar assisted, solar energy, solar water heater, sustainable | Leave a reply

Allan Savory’s Home in Zimbabwe

Natural Building Blog Posted on September 4, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“See how Allan Savory, and his wife Jody, live in Zimbabwe, in traditional thatch-roofed mud huts, entirely off-grid with solar cells, LED lanterns, and solar hot water heater. He also goes everywhere barefoot. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged affordable, Africa, ecofriendly, holistic, hut, low cost, natural building, solar energy, sustainable, traditional | 1 Reply

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