Energy Systems
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A Solar Powered Life, Part XIII – Wire and Myth Busters
So far in the series, A Solar Powered Life, we’ve covered most of the components of a solar power system.…
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Underground Movement
The public reaction to new power lines could kill renewable energy: they must be buried. by George Monbiot: journalist, author,…
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A Solar Powered Life, Part VII: To Invert or Not to Invert
When I selected the various components for my home solar power system, I always had to keep in the back…
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Building Systems for the Developing World – Perspective and Opportunity
Note by Owen Hablutzel: This article from Doug Weatherbee speaks to why the skills and approach of Permaculture are becoming…
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A Solar Powered Life, Part VI – The Ideological Debate
The series, A Solar Powered Life, is intended for those that have an interest in the generation and storage of…
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A Solar Powered Life, Part V – Living Within Your Means
Editor’s Note: This is Part V of a series. To see all parts, click here. Mick Jagger sang “I can’t…
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Fukushima Nuclear Crisis – Chronicle of a Disaster Foretold
Fukushima is just one among many similar disasters waiting to happen worldwide; governments and regulators have systematically downplayed the risks…
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Passive Houses vs. Strawbale Buildings in the Czech Republic
The housing industry has slowly developed itself for a century or so in the cheap oil economy, and is now…
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Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge – Update: Cob Oven
Editor’s Note: As many of you will have noticed, Alex has been making some great practical updates on the work…
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Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge Update: Solar Powered Fridge
Editor’s Note: As many of you will have noticed, Alex has been making some great practical updates on the work…
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A Solar Powered Life, Part IV – The Dirty Little Secret
Editor’s Note: This is Part IV of a series. To see all parts, click here. Have you ever wondered why…
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A Solar Powered Life – Part III
When the band Bananarama penned the ditty, “A cruel summer” back in 1983, I’m sure they must have been singing…
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