One intrepid YouTuber documented his six-year solar journey, revealing that the DIY-style installation paid for itself and ...

Panel solar cookers are simple to make and can be used at home or on the go. Beyond cooking food, they can perform myriad other tasks. Make this portable solar cooker DIY project that also doubles as ...

[Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Micah Toll who does fantastic ebike/battery DIY YouTube howtos, 2 books and just released his latest book, DIY Solar Power. He’s giving Electrek readers Chapter ...

Over the last 5 years as homesteaders, we’ve built many outbuildings and projects. First came the chicken coop and then a greenhouse, garden, dog kennel and even a small ice skating rink last winter!

Swaths of Puerto Rico still lack electricity. Jehu Garcia, film-making equipment company owner and YouTuber, wondered how he could help. He’s built his own do-it ...

Solar panels are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint by lowering the amount of energy you're using from gas and electric. However, adding solar panels to your house can be a big project, and ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Many homeowners consider switching to solar energy as a better option for both the environment and their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the ...