Adding cheap and simple solar power to our small outdoor projects (e.g. ESP32, ESP8266, Arduino Pro Mini) removes the need to save energy or recharge batteries. Today we will enhance a simple 50 cents Li-Ion charger board to do exactly that. I am a proud Patreon of @GreatScott!, @ElectroBOOM , @Electronoobs , @EEVblog , and… Continue reading #383 Cheap and simple Solar Power for our small Projects (ESP32, ESP8266, Arduino)
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Concentrated Solar Power Simple Explanation
In this video, I give a simple explanation on how Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) works. This is the type of solar power that uses thousands of mirrors over hundreds of acres to reflect sunlight on a tower. This heats up molten salt to over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The heated molten salt then creates steam from… Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power Simple Explanation
Simple Camper Van Solar Power with the Kodiak Generator – Van Life
Check out the super simple solar power set-up we installed on our new camper van roof! If you’re interested in any of Inergy’s solar power products, they’re offering our viewers a discount when they use this link*: *Full disclosure: we are part of the Inergy affiliate program and we earn a commission from qualifying purchases… Continue reading Simple Camper Van Solar Power with the Kodiak Generator – Van Life
Simple Solar Power System for an off grid Cabin
Here is a VERY simple solar power set-up for your remote off grid cabin. By using a single car battery, a single 100 watt solar panel and an inexpensive charge controller, we can be ready to run a computer, or a few lights, or charge our hand held devices. And in the summer at a… Continue reading Simple Solar Power System for an off grid Cabin