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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 Panel Awnings

Natural Building Blog Posted on December 26, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“It is a great idea to create solar panel awnings for your business office (or home) because it keeps the sun out of the windows when the sun is high in the summer and allows sun in the windows in … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged natural building, photovoltaics, solar panel awnings, solar panels, solar window awnings, window awnings | 2 Replies

Selco Solar — Solar Villages

Natural Building Blog Posted on March 16, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Solar Villages: The Need – According to the Planning Commission of India, more than one third population of India live in off the grid areas and an equal number of people live in areas with unreliable grid electricity and frequent … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged affordable, alternative energy, India, low cost, natural building, off grid, rural, solar energy, solar panels, solar village | 3 Replies

Algae Powered House

Natural Building Blog Posted on February 26, 2014 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“In the context of the International Building Exhibition IBA 2013 in Hamburg, Germany, the first algae bioreactor house was build. Algae-filled solar panels are the center of the house’s energy cycle. One one hand, they produce heat by absorbing solar … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical | Tagged algae, alternative energy, biomass, energy from algae, natural building, solar, solar design, solar panels, sustainable | 3 Replies

Eco-friendly Roof Styles to Give a Distinct Look to Your House

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 15, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Everyone loves to have a dwelling quite exclusive from others. But constructing a new house or even reconstructing any portion of it is a daunting task. Consider the roof styles – so many modern designs and trends are there now. … Continue reading →

Posted in Roofs | Tagged alternative roof, cool roof, green building, green roof, natural building, solar panels, sustainable | 7 Replies

Solar System for a Small Log Cabin

Natural Building Blog Posted on May 10, 2013 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

PV systems can be very simple. This is about as simple and low cost as it gets. (That’s why I like it.) “A full description of a low cost solar powered 12 volt LED lighting system at a back-country cabin.”

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Posted in Mechanical | Tagged cabin, low cost, natural building, off grid, photovoltaics, PV, simple, solar panels, solar system | 8 Replies

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