 | This DIYs project shows how it is possible reach high temperatures by concentrating the sun's rays. This technique is already used in experimental thermal power plants in California and France. These plants concentrate the sun's rays in a single point with a field of mirrors. Like in most power ... »
concentrating, rays, mirrors, powering, turbine
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 | This DIYs project is a very easy way to create a small pocket sundial. It helps to visualise the movement of the earth around the Sun and to understand how sundials work. This little sundial is a nice addition to other projects regarding solar energy. ... »
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 | Building a lamp with energy saving bulbs demontrates that it is possible to create a nice looking lamp delivering a good an strong light while consuming 5 times less energy. This model uses two bulbs in order to vary the light intensity. This is usally impossible with standard energy saving lamps. ... »
lamp, bulbs, intensity, lamps, lighting
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 | This DIYs project helps to understand how hydropower (energy from water in motion) can be transformed into electricity. Hydropower is a renewable energy regenerated through the water cycle. The Sun powers this cycle by evaporating water (from e.g. rivers, lakes or seas). This water condenses ... »
hydropower, renewable, regenerated, evaporating, lakes
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 | This project helps to understand how an electric motor works (how it is possible to create a movement with electricity). Many electrical appliances use this technique (mixer, cd player, hair dryer, etc.). By generating electricity from the Sun, this DIY shows that there are alternative energy ... »
motor, appliances, dryer, generating, renewable
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