Links

 Here are a few links we though you might find interesting:

Solar Insolation (Incident Solar Radiation) World map

A very good introductory article on the world distribution of solar energy.

Solar Insolation (Incident Solar Radiation) World map

This map shows the average solar radiation on earth, averaged over the years 1994 - 2004

Very detailed, 500Kb download

Solar Insolation (Incident Solar Radiation) Europe and Africa 

There are many maps on Solar irradiation available, this one is aimed at PV (photo volatic) and can be searched by region

Europe or Africa and location. Try comparing the yearly irradiation of Johannesburg (SA)  versus Munchen (Germany)

Then ask yourself this question: Why is Germany the worldwide leader in PV technology and not South Africa?

Instructables

The coolest DIY site in the world, lots of projects relating to solar and wind, subscribe and you get regular updates on the latest propeller head stuff.

Make your own electricity - worth a read

This describes a practical and no nonsense approach to reduce your current electricity consumption and steps you can take to replace the grid power with a green alternative, this article is definitely worth a read.

Build it solar - DIY

Some very good DIY instructions and links.

I will try!

I WillTry.org is a repository of ideas, experiments and projects to help the average person reduce their energy consumption and their contribution to climate change.Oh yeah… you can save a few bucks too.

Power Saving

All about power saving and alternatives in the face of Eskoms unreliability. Banners and adds are kept to a minimum, a lot to read, good information.

Solar robots and parts

Its a pity this company is in Canada, they have an array of kits and parts that makes every tinkerer green with envy! Contact us if you like anything. With enough interest we can place a consolidated order.

Arduino

If you want to control your environment and you are into open source like we are then Arduino is for you.

Serb - an Arduino application

This goes a step further, open source manufacturing, also a good example of a Arduino application. Definitely worth a look.

Inpro Solar

We are the proud representative of Inpro Solar in South Africa. See site for the full product range.Drop us a mail for any item that you are interested in and we will gladly quote price and delivery.

DIY Wind turbine

Anyone interested in buiding their own 240W Turbine?Click to read on.