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Energy
Energy independence turns the gears of the visionary’s imagination, and grants us individual control of our modern lives. No meaningful alternative to the Crown’s system can be achieved without exploring decentralized energy production and storage.
Testing the 1,000hp Carbon Fibre Motor That Fits Inside a Wheel
Last month we looked at the record breaking motor from YASA, delivering 1000 hp in just 12kg - made possible by their advanced composite rotors and magnets. Today, we see how it integrates into the complete system, and how that is all tested to make
12V 460Ah Epoch "V2-T" Marine Rated Battery! Holy Cow..
12V 460Ah Epoch "V2-T" Marine Rated Battery! Holy Cow..
'Spin-flip' system pushes solar cell energy conversion efficiency past 100%
Energy can never be created or destroyed. That's basic Physics 101. You simply cannot create energy out of thin air. Yet researchers at Kyushu University in Japan say they have developed a technology that pushes the energy conversion efficiency of so
DEYE 215kWh LiFePO4 + 125,000W Inverter + 200,000W MPPT = Run A Factory Offgrid!!
Building The Behemoth, Major Parts Explained, Load Test, etc...
This $200 Black Shaft Air Conditions Your Home For Free Forever -- Why Is It Banned in the U.S.?
You don't need a massive AC compressor to cool a house. A thermal chimney is a tall, black-painted hollow shaft built onto the sunny side of a house. As the sun beats on it, the air inside gets scorching hot and naturally rises out the top vent.
This Plasma Stove Cooks Hotter Than The Sun
I wanted to see just how impossible a cordless, rechargeable plasma stove would be. In the end, it was one of my hardest builds, and I succeeded at making one of the first, if not the first, plasma powered camping stove.
Energy storage breakthrough traps sunlight in a molecule
Beyond the rather low efficiency of today's solar panels in converting the power of the sun into electricity, the transformational potential of solar energy is presently held back by battery storage technology.
Converting Diesel Vehicles to Run on Waste Vegetable Oil, by Polar Bear
Editor's Introductory Note: This article was posted in SurvivalBlog in September, 2007. Given the recent spike in fuel prices, I thought that it would be apropos to re-post it. – JWR
This Home Flywheel Makes Storing Solar 90% Cheaper -- And It Works Forever!
Chemical lithium-ion batteries like the Tesla Powerwall degrade over time, lose capacity in the cold, and die after 10 years.
Mini quantum battery charges a million times faster than it discharges
What comes to mind when you imagine fast charging? Smartphones going from zero to 100% in minutes?
Beginners Guide to Shelly Relays - Choose The Right Relay For The Job
Which of the Shelly relays is right for you? I'll walk you through everything you need to know in this short video.
Homestead Fuel Storage and Rotation, by NC Bluedog
For our homestead, liquid fuel equates to four items, namely: Propane, diesel fuel, kerosene and last but not least gasoline. For each fuel, there are specific uses, distinct storage requirements and longevity considerations. Let me discuss each in o
This House Is 10 Feet Underground and Costs $0 to Cool. Why Is It Banned in 30 States?
Built popular in the 1970s, these homes utilize "Geothermal Coupling." Because the earth is a near-perfect insulator, the house requires no AC in 100°F heat. They are "banned" or "gatekept" by Building Egress and Window-to-Wall Ratio codes. These co
Cold Tolerant Lithium Battery?? Without Heaters!? Ecoworthy Cubix 100 Pro!
Bold Claims - Capacity Test - Cycle Testing - Rapid Shut Down Test - Cold Temp - esting #1 - Lots of Issues - Cold Temp Testing #2 - Results
Mobile Solar on Vehicles: Powering Agriculture and Everyday Life
Mobile solar panels on vehicles offer versatile power solutions for agriculture and general use, enabling off-grid operations and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
$100 Solar Panel vs $100 Wind Turbine in a Normal Backyard
I was not expecting that from the wind turbine
Tetris founder's family village is collapse-proof, remote offgrid-topia
High in the hills of Hawaii's Big Island, Henk Rogers--best known for bringing Tetris to the world--is taking on a new kind of challenge: building a fully off-grid life. On his 32-acre ranch, he's growing his own food, producing his own energy,
DIY? The best off grid framing method you've never heard of.
Truss framing the whole off grid cabin building. I'm using a book written in 1984 as my inspiration. The book is about truss framing a whole house and super insulating it. Written with DIY in mind.
Preparing My Family for WWIII (DIY Solar Build)
Beloved, welcome back to the homestead.
Solar And Storage Could Reshape Rural Electricity Markets
Rural electric cooperatives may face disruption from cheaper on-site renewables.
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup truck is here
In another example of "I didn't have this on my 2026 wishlist", we have The Chery KP31: a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain packaged in a pickup. In a segment dominated by gasoline and battery-only powertrains, a new contender has emerged from China
US advances nuclear revival with approval of Natrium Gen IV reactor
The United States has taken a step toward a 21st-century renaissance in civilian nuclear power as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given the go-ahead for TerraPower's Natrium Gen IV reactor to begin construction – the first such approval
$100 Solar Panel vs $100 Wind Turbine in a Normal Backyard
I was not expecting that from the wind turbine
This Home Costs $300 to Build and $0 to Heat FOREVER. Why Is It Banned? (Publisher Recommended)
This video explores the surprising story behind one of the oldest and cheapest building materials on Earth.
Aptera solar EV rolls off assembly line for the first time
It has been a long, twisting journey for Aptera's solar-powered EV (sEV), but we can at last report that the extraordinary futuristic car has taken a huge step toward mass production.
Building the Mother of All Solar Panel Mounts
Today we begin building what I'm calling the mother of all solar panel mounts.
It's Happening - China Launches World's First Supercritical CO2 Turbine
China recently launched the Chaotan One - the first commercial deployment of a supercritical CO? generator with a 2×15 MW demonstration project. But is this the end of everyone's favourite Victorian steam-based power system?
Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery Charges Fast. But Experts Still Have Questions
The individual cell charged in about five minutes in an independent test. But can it do that at the pack level over many charging sessions?
China's CATL 5C Battery Breakthrough will Make Most Combustion Engine Vehicles OBSOLETE
China's CATL 5C Battery Breakthrough will Make Most Combustion Engine Vehicles OBSOLETE
Have Battleborn Batteries? Watch this! Safety Issue Update
15 Battleborns vs Will Prowse
New Electric 'Donut Motor' Makes 856 HP but Weighs Just 88 Pounds
Donut Lab's new electric motor has a better power-to-weight ratio than Koenigsegg's Dark Matter motor, and is fully integrated into the wheel.
Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.
A small Finland-based startup claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. Now, the industry is asking for proof.
4 Ways to Charge a DIY Power Station
Wondering how to charge your DIY power station or 12V battery? I break down 4 real-world ways to keep your off-grid power ready - from household outlets to solar, generators, and even your car or truck.
Solar Just Took a Huge Leap Forward!- CallSun 215 Anti Shade Panel
What do you think of the New CallSun 215 Watt Anti Shading Bi-Facial Solar Panel?
Caltech has successfully demonstrated wireless energy transfer...
...from orbit to Earths surface through their directed energy project "MAPLE" (Microwave Array for Power-Transfer Low orbit Experiment).
$100 Solar Panel vs $100 Wind Turbine in a Normal Backyard
I was not expecting that from the wind turbine
New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry
Rather than being used as a storage material, the sulfur gives up electrons.
Solid-State Batteries Are In 'Trailblazer' Mode. What's Holding Them Up?
Solid-state batteries could enable 600-mile EVs and reduce fires. Now, battery makers are racing to get them over the finish line.
The First Production All-Solid-State Battery Is Here, And It Promises 5-Minute Charging
Donut Lab claims it can build gigawatt-hours worth of solid-state batteries today without using any rare materials.
Is DIY Spray Foam A Scam? I Tested It On A Shed
Can you really insulate a shed with spray foam from Amazon?
WeVolt 16kWh Battery: worth $2,170?
WeVolt 16kWh Battery: worth $2,170?
Cutting-Edge Facility Generates Pure Water and Hydrogen Fuel from Seawater for Mere Pennies
One might call the first three weeks of operations for a new, state-of-the-art seawater desalination plant in coastal China a 'watershed' moment for the industry.
The Diesel Heater They DON'T Want You to See -- Real 20kW Output!
A viewer asked if one of these diesel hydronic heaters could actually heat a building -- like a cabin, Off gird shack, or a well pump house. I sent that question to HLN… and they built us a 20kW diesel hydronic heater to test and find out.
Build a Greenhouse HEATER that Lasts 10-15 DAYS!
In this video, I show you how to make a DIY terracotta pot heater that works great as a cheap greenhouse heater in cold weather. Instead of just putting a candle under a clay pot, this improved design uses vegetable shortening and candle wicks to cre
Tesla Just Opened Its Biggest Supercharger Station Ever--And It's Powered By Solar And Batteries
Tesla's huge 164-stall charger in California is powered by solar panels and huge amounts of off-grid storage.