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P3 Kill a Watt PS P4320Find out more about the Kill-a-Watt Power Strip P4320
Article Last Modified: 13:20, 30th Apr 2008energy efficiency | electronics | generalRenewable Obligation CertificatesGenerate renewable source electricity and get paid twice with ROCs
Article Last Modified: 11:37, 15th Apr 2008general | energy efficiency | wind | solarJobs in Renewable EnergyFind a job in renewable energy and green technologies
Article Last Modified: 12:16, 8th Apr 2008general | wind | solarRainwater Toilet Flush SystemFind out how to put together a complete rainwater fed toilet flushing system
Article Last Modified: 10:50, 5th Apr 2008water | general | electronicsFreeplay Companion RadioA review of the new Freeplay Mini Companion self sufficient AM/FM radio
Article Last Modified: 14:15, 31st Mar 2008shopping | general | solarFreeloader Solar ChargerFind out more about the Freeloader solar charger for mobile phones, iPods, PDAs, and GPS
Article Last Modified: 12:21, 31st Mar 2008solar | shopping | generalEco Eye Energy MonitorFind out more about the Eco-Eye wireless energy monitor
Article Last Modified: 11:26, 26th Mar 2008shopping | general | carbonEco Eye ReviewA product review of Eco-Eye Mini - a wireless electricity monitor
Article Last Modified: 11:26, 26th Mar 2008shopping | energy efficiency | carbon | generalLM317 Voltage CalculatorA handy online output voltage calculator for the LM317, LM338, and other linear voltage regulators
Article Last Modified: 12:47, 12th Mar 2008electric circuit | electronics | generalLM317 Current CalculatorA handy online output current calculator for the LM317, LM338, and other linear voltage regulators
Article Last Modified: 12:47, 12th Mar 2008electric circuit | electronics | generalLine Losses CalculatorAn automatic calculator to work out line losses in DC powered systems
Article Last Modified: 10:31, 8th Mar 2008storage | generalFlush Toilet with Rain WaterFlush your toilet with collected rain water
Article Last Modified: 15:09, 21st Feb 2008water | education | generalDimmable Energy Saving LightbulbsFind out more about low energy light bulbs which can be used with standard dimmer switches
Article Last Modified: 14:29, 16th Feb 2008lighting | energy efficiency | general | shoppingEyeMax Freeplay Wind Up RadioFind out more about the Freeplay EyeMax Eco-Charge AM/FM Radio
Article Last Modified: 10:24, 13th Feb 2008shopping | electronics | generalSolio Magnesium Edition Product ReviewA product review of the Solio Magnesium Edition - solar iPod, and mobile phone charger
Article Last Modified: 13:55, 12th Feb 2008shopping | solar | storage | generalSimple Solar Tracker ConceptMake a very simple sun tracker to maximise electricity generation from a PV solar panel
Article Last Modified: 10:37, 9th Feb 2008solar | electric circuit | generalRenewable Energy Powered Timer Relay SwitchPowering an AA battery powered timer thermostat directly with a 12V power source
Article Last Modified: 12:51, 21st Jan 2008electric circuit | electronics | generalRepeat Timer CircuitMake a repear timer circuit with large intervals between ON times
Article Last Modified: 10:34, 18th Jan 2008electric circuit | electronics | general12 Volt Programmable Timer SwitchAutomatically control devices with a 12 Volt powered timer switch
Article Last Modified: 15:07, 7th Jan 2008electronics | lighting | generalAdjustable Step Up Voltage RegulatorFind out more about a step up voltage regulator used to output a voltage higher than the input voltage
Article Last Modified: 11:42, 15th Dec 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalPower InvertersFind out about the uses of power inverters in renewable energy generation
Article Last Modified: 16:48, 6th Dec 2007storage | general | electronicsPure Sine Wave Power InvertersFind out more about pure sine wave inverters and their use
Article Last Modified: 16:41, 6th Dec 2007storage | generalHigh Current Voltage RegulationConnect voltage regulators in parallel to increase the current which can be regulated
Article Last Modified: 17:16, 5th Dec 2007electric circuit | electronics | generalLM2940 12V 1A Low Dropout RegulatorFind out how to use an LM2940 to efficiently regulate voltage
Article Last Modified: 09:49, 5th Dec 2007electric circuit | storage | general | lightingBuy UK Power MeterBuy a UK Compliant Kill-a-watt
Article Last Modified: 09:51, 30th Nov 2007carbon | energy efficiency | electronics | generalUK Renewable Energy Degree CoursesStudy renewable energy at university in the UK
Article Last Modified: 17:27, 21st Nov 2007education | generalMake Your Own Air ConditionerFind out how to construct a simple cheap air conditioning system
Article Last Modified: 13:36, 14th Nov 2007general | geothermalCold Cathode Fluorescent Light BulbsFind out more about the benefits of the new CCFL lighting technology
Article Last Modified: 16:40, 12th Nov 2007lighting | energy efficiency | general | newsMultiple PIR Sensor CircuitsConnecting more than one PIR sensors in a circuit
Article Last Modified: 16:43, 6th Nov 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalPIR Sensor CircuitsFind out more about using PIR sensors within renewable energy applications
Article Last Modified: 11:32, 3rd Nov 2007electronics | electric circuit | general | solarLM741 Light Dark Sensor CircuitBuild a light/dark sensing circuit to automatically turn on/off lights and other devices
Article Last Modified: 08:43, 2nd Nov 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalSolar Powered Poultry LightingPut together a solar system to power poultry lighting - increase winter egg production
Article Last Modified: 14:47, 24th Oct 2007solar | electric circuit | general | electronicsConvert Thermostat to 12v Timer SwitchFind out how to modify a battery powered thermostat to be used as a 12 Volt DC timer switch
Article Last Modified: 09:40, 22nd Oct 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalUse Thermostat as 12 Volt TimerFind out how an old battery powered thermostat can be used as a low voltage automatic timer
Article Last Modified: 13:31, 19th Oct 2007electric circuit | electronics | generalFreeplay Weza Portable Energy SourceFind out about this human powered backup power device
Article Last Modified: 11:53, 17th Oct 2007storage | general | shoppingAlkaline Battery RegenerationFind out more about the Souvenir Cranwell Alkaline Battery Regenerator
Article Last Modified: 12:25, 12th Oct 2007storage | generalLM741 OpAmp Voltage IndicatorPlans for a simple voltage high/low indicator built around an LM741 operational amplifier
Article Last Modified: 09:31, 8th Oct 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalTrack Solar Electricity Generation at GoogleTrack the electricity generated at the Googleplex online
Article Last Modified: 11:01, 6th Oct 2007solar | general | newsPIR SensorsFind out how to integrate PIR (passive infra red) sensors into renewable energy applications
Article Last Modified: 15:30, 2nd Oct 2007electronics | solar | generalThree Phase Voltage MultiplierThe Cockcroft-Walton turbine voltage multiplier
Article Last Modified: 09:22, 1st Oct 2007electric circuit | wind | generalHow to Live Off Grid by Nick RosenA review of How to Live Off Grid - Journeys Outside the System by Nick Rosen
Article Last Modified: 08:43, 29th Sep 2007general | energy efficiency | shoppingChange to a Green SupplierFind out how to change your electricity supplier to a green alternative
Article Last Modified: 08:17, 28th Sep 2007general | solar | windEfergy homeCO2meterNew wireless electricity usage meter - homeCO2meter from Efergy
Article Last Modified: 10:00, 27th Sep 2007shopping | general | carbonElectrisave Wireless Electricity MonitorTrack your electricity usage penny by penny with an Electrisave monitor
Article Last Modified: 09:57, 27th Sep 2007shopping | generalStandby BusterFind out more about Standby Buster - a new energy saving product
Article Last Modified: 13:31, 13th Sep 2007energy efficiency | shopping | generalGood Energy Green ElectricitySwitch to a green supplier of electricity. Good Energy 100% renewable energy.
Article Last Modified: 11:30, 13th Sep 2007general | shoppingBye Bye Standby Power SaverFind out more about Bye Bye Standby - an energy saving product
Article Last Modified: 11:30, 13th Sep 2007energy efficiency | shopping | generalSwitch from Inverter to Mains AutomaticallyPower a circuit directly from a power inverter, but with automatic mains power back up.
Article Last Modified: 16:55, 4th Sep 2007electric circuit | storage | generalElectrisave ReviewA review of the Electrisave energy monitor
Article Last Modified: 15:33, 29th Aug 2007shopping | energy efficiency | generalBest UK Green Power CompanyFind out about Green Power - The UK's best green power generator
Article Last Modified: 11:27, 23rd Aug 2007general | solar | windFuses for Power InvertersFind out more about fuse protection of power inverters used to convert battery bank DC voltage to mains voltage AC
Article Last Modified: 16:06, 22nd Aug 2007storage | generalFreeloader Battery ChargerFind out more about the Freeloader USB AA and AAA Battery Charger
Article Last Modified: 12:47, 16th Aug 2007storage | shopping | generalReduce Reuse RecycleFind out ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to save money and reduce waste dumped in landfill
Article Last Modified: 14:18, 3rd Aug 2007recycling | generalSolar Trade Association UKFind out more about the Solar Trade Association
Article Last Modified: 08:27, 3rd Aug 2007solar | generalRelays and Renewable EnergyFind out more about relays and their uses in renewable energy applications
Article Last Modified: 16:52, 2nd Aug 2007electric circuit | electronics | general12 Volt Battery Low Indicator LM741Plans for a battery low indicator for a 12 Volt battery using an LM741 operational amplifier
Article Last Modified: 10:17, 28th Jul 2007electronics | electric circuit | generalSolar iPod ChargerFind out how to make a solar powered charger for your iPod
Article Last Modified: 11:00, 20th Jul 2007solar | generalSolar Greenhouse Heat SinkFind out how to make a solar powered heatsink for your greenhouse
Article Last Modified: 08:26, 18th Jul 2007solar | generalDIY Solar Panel KitsMake your own solar panels from as little as US$2.95 per Watt.
Article Last Modified: 14:51, 16th Jul 2007solar | generalSolar Powered Nestbox CCTV CameraObserve wildlife inside a nestbox with a solar powered wireless CCTV camera
Article Last Modified: 09:32, 26th Jun 2007solar | electric circuit | generalKeep Rechargeable Batteries in FreezerFind out the easiest way to keep your NiMH and NiCD rechargeable batteries fully charged
Article Last Modified: 14:32, 22nd Jun 2007storage | generalWays to Save ElectricityFind out how you can save electricity in your home - help the environment and save money.
Article Last Modified: 12:50, 1st Jun 2007energy efficiency | generalWind and Solar Powered Dubai SkyscraperSkyscraper to be built in Dubai will generate 100% of its energy needs with wind and solar power
Article Last Modified: 11:40, 22nd May 2007news | energy efficiency | generalStepper Motor Voltage Doubler CircuitDouble the voltage from a stepper motor using two bridge rectifiers
Article Last Modified: 10:45, 9th May 2007general | electric circuit | educationLCBP Grant Scheme Suspended Until MayDTI suspends Low Carbon Buildings Programme while they try to assess how to run it better
Article Last Modified: 12:45, 23rd Apr 2007news | generalHigh Capacity Alternative to 9 Volt BatteryGet ten times the capacity of a 9 Volt battery to power your devices
Article Last Modified: 11:34, 13th Apr 2007general | electric circuit | solarEnamelled Magnet WireFind out more about the wire used to wind coils for generators and alternators
Article Last Modified: 14:34, 5th Apr 2007general | shoppingDavid Cameron Wind Turbine Finally InstalledWind turbine generator installed at Cameron's West London home
Article Last Modified: 11:46, 4th Apr 2007wind | solar | general | newsExamining a Stepper MotorRead how easy it is to understand the wiring of a stepper motor
Article Last Modified: 08:58, 24th Mar 2007general | educationIts Not Easy Being Green Series 2New series of It's Not Easy Being Green on BBC2
Article Last Modified: 09:21, 22nd Mar 2007general | newsNeodymium MagnetsFind out more about neodymium magnets used in renewable applications
Article Last Modified: 17:00, 21st Mar 2007general | education | windRenewable Energy System Data LoggerTrack the performance of your RE system with a data-logger
Article Last Modified: 15:53, 13th Mar 2007electronics | general | shoppingLCBP Grants FiascoProblems with DTI's Low Carbon Buildings Programme grant allocations
Article Last Modified: 14:29, 6th Mar 2007news | generalLow Carbon Buildings ProgrammeGrants available for capital costs of microgeneration projects
Article Last Modified: 14:28, 6th Mar 2007carbon | energy efficiency | generalRenewable Energy Course April 2007Residential renewable energy courses in Buckinghamshire, April and May 2007
Article Last Modified: 13:18, 21st Feb 2007education | general | newsEnergy AuditFind out how to conduct an energy audit.
Article Last Modified: 16:56, 19th Feb 2007energy efficiency | carbon | generalKill a WattReview of the Kill-a-Watt Energy Usage Meter
Article Last Modified: 16:56, 19th Feb 2007energy efficiency | electronics | generalCarbon FootprintOffsetting your Carbon Footprint
Article Last Modified: 16:56, 19th Feb 2007carbon | energy efficiency | generalRenewable Energy in IcelandFind out how 100% of Iceland's electricity is generated from renewable sources
Article Last Modified: 15:35, 19th Jan 2007geothermal | hydro | generalBuying Neodymium MagnetsBuying neodymium magnets in the UK
Article Last Modified: 08:56, 19th Jan 2007general | wind | waveInvesting in Renewable Energy CompaniesInvest money in the UK renewable energy sector
Article Last Modified: 13:43, 16th Jan 2007general | newsWindmine InterviewInterview with Paul Mines - Owner of Windmine
Article Last Modified: 14:42, 15th Jan 2007wind | news | generalRenewable Energy Courses March 2007Residential renewable energy courses in Buckinghamshire, March 2007
Article Last Modified: 10:14, 13th Jan 2007education | general | newsEU To Cut Emissions by 20 Percent by 2020European Commission want a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions
Article Last Modified: 16:52, 10th Jan 2007news | generalPrince Charles RE Home For WilliamPrince Charles building renewable energy powered home for son William
Article Last Modified: 17:08, 9th Jan 2007news | generalGrid Tie InvertersFind out more about Grid Tie Inverters - connect your RE system to the grid
Article Last Modified: 16:36, 2nd Jan 2007general | wind | solar | electronicsDavid Cameron No Wind TurbineSix months on still no sign of David Cameron's famous wind turbine
Article Last Modified: 18:00, 21st Dec 2006wind | solar | general | newsDavid Cameron Wind TurbineConservative leader David Cameron's foray into alternative energy
Article Last Modified: 09:54, 21st Dec 2006wind | solar | general | newsRenewable Energy PodcastsListen to a selection of podcasts about renewable energy
Article Last Modified: 17:23, 19th Dec 2006news | generalAlternative Energy MagazinesDetails of print magazines about alternative energy
Article Last Modified: 16:22, 19th Dec 2006websites | generalIts Not Easy Being GreenFind out more about the It's Not Easy Being Green television series
Article Last Modified: 09:49, 13th Dec 2006general | energy efficiency | newsB and Q Wind Turbines and SolarB and Q are now stocking domestic wind turbine generators and solar panels
Article Last Modified: 09:49, 13th Dec 2006wind | solar | general | newsSolar Oven CookingCook food for free with the power of the sun in a solar oven
Article Last Modified: 14:47, 21st Apr 2006solar | generalUnder Floor HeatingFind out more about the benefits of under floor heating
Article Last Modified: 18:37, 25th Mar 2006energy efficiency | geothermal | generalAndy DarvillFind out more about alternative energy generation with school teacher Andy Darvill.
Article Last Modified: 18:37, 25th Mar 2006education | websites | generalAlternative Energy BlogsRead about others' experiences with alternative energy from this selection of Blogs.
Article Last Modified: 11:13, 22nd Mar 2006websites | generalLemon BatteryMake a battery from a lemon
Article Last Modified: 14:10, 19th Mar 2006education | generalAir X Wind TurbineThe Air-X Wind Turbine Generator
Article Last Modified: 21:41, 10th Mar 2006wind | generalXCO2 Elegant Wind TurbineThe Quietrevolution 6kW wind turbine
Article Last Modified: 12:55, 10th Mar 2006wind | general
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