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Solar hot air projects are simple and very effective. Most solar hot air devices are passive, transferring collected heat from the sun and blowing it into the home with a fan. DIY solar hot air designs are inexpensive and fun to create.See More

Videos and how-to's for solar hot water in your home or business. Do it yourself and share your experience!See More

Solar ovens are simple to build and very effective for cooking. You'll be surprised how hot they can get and how good the food tastes.Solar ovens are being promoted for use in 3rd world countries to stop deforestation and reduce air pollution.See More

Solar dehydrators can be made for less than $100. They are very efficient and effective and will last for years.See More

Solar panel installation is a fairly sophisticated procedure. But with a little help and guidance do-it-yourselfers can install solar panels successfully.Tell us about your experiences with solar panel installation...See More

Solar Lighting is one of the simplest solar DIY projects around. Solar lights are inexpensive and easy to install. The solar panels on the solar lights can also be used for other DIY solar projects.See More

Most DIY solar projects are of the passive solar variety. Capturing the the suns heat and channeling it for home or pool heating are popular projects. This group will also focus on passive solar as a design concept for homes.See More

There are a lot of uses for Fresnel lenses in DIY solar. The key issue is to be very careful, because the concentrated solar energy generated by Fresnel lenses can, and will, burn, melt or destroy most things... Please Be Careful!See More

DIY solar toys are fun, inexpensive projects. By scavenging a few parts and a spare solar panel from an old solar light you can create cool robots or other interesting gadgets.See More

DIY solar panels can be made inexpensively from broken or used solar panels. The techniques are basic and materials are relatively cheap or free.See More

A fast, easy, way to install solar panels is by using a solar panel kit. Kits can be purchased and installed, then upgraded with more panels later.See More

Build your own solar battery charger to use while hiking, camping or in emergencies. Using a few components and wiring them together you can create a powerful DIY solar charger that will keep your electronics charged on the road.See More

DIY solar projects by kids and for kids. Projects include actual solar projects or imaginary solar projects. If you can explain it, it's a solar project. No basis in fact necessary. Upload pics and videos. Enjoy!See More

Cool your house 10 degrees by installing a solar attic fan. DIY solar attic fan installation is simple and straightforward. With a few tools and some clear skies you'll be enjoying the savings from air conditioning in no time.See More