Jim Bruce is an ex-installer of solar energy systems and now blogger about all things DIY solar. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and education.
Solar Panel Testing How-To Guide This instructional post not only shows how to test any solar panel but also what the tests mean in practical… Read More »How To Test A Solar Panel | How To Check Solar Panel Output
Solar powered air conditioning is perhaps the Holy Grail of the home solar energy field, particularly in very hot and humid countries. A simple and… Read More »Solar Powered Air Conditioning – Solar Air Conditioner For Home
Fascinated with all things solar, I looked for a suitable kayak or canoe to motorize and load up with solar panels. I know batteries are… Read More »Are Inflatable Kayaks Worth It? A Solar Kayak Owner’s View
Efficiency of a solar panel is an important factor when using it as a viable power source – the higher the efficiency then the more… Read More »How to Increase Solar Panel Efficiency? What Makes A Solar Panel More Efficient?
Inflatable boats have become hugely popular in the past year or two and they are very well suited for an electric motor, such as a… Read More »Inflatable Boat With Trolling Motor | DIY Inflatable Kayak Mods
In many areas of the world Air Conditioners have become essential electric appliances today. However, AC consumes a lot of energy, as I found out… Read More »Can Solar Panels Run An Air Conditioner?
I got the boating bug later on in life and so I bought an inflatable kayak. I quickly found that the idea was nice but… Read More »DIY Motorized Inflatable Kayak Boat With Solar Powered Electric Trolling Motor
Solar panels are predicted to be the future of cars in many diverse ways. The advantage of solar powered cars is obvious – they use… Read More »Can I Put a Solar Panel on my Car Roof?
After several attempts at designing a system that worked and was safe, I eventually succeeded in combining a kayak motor with a solar charging system,… Read More »Can You Put A Trolling Motor On An Inflatable Kayak?
How Many Solar Panels To Charge An Electric Car? Over the past few years there has been a massive increase in the demand and usage… Read More »How Many Solar Panels Does It Take To Charge An Electric Car?