Oct 042012
 

CirKits – Solar Power Electronic Projects

CirKits SCC3 Photovoltaic Charge Controller kit, SPC3 Solar Power Center kit, and DAS1 Dark Activated Switch kit.

CirKits - Solar Power Electronic Projects

SPC3 – 12 Volt 9 Amp / 10 Amp Solar Power Center Kit

The SPC3 kit contains all of the circuitry for a medium-sized solar power system. It includes a solar charge controller for battery charge regulation, a smart on/off power switch with automatic low voltage disconnect operation and a built-in white LED lighting system. Additional lights and other 12V devices can be connected to the load terminals and controlled by the SPC3. The SPC3 can regulate up to 9 amps of incoming solar power and can switch an external load of up to 10 amps.

The kit includes:

  • A high quality double sided, silk screened circuit board.
  • All of the parts required for building the board.
  • A schematic and wiring diagram.
  • Easy step-by-step assembly, alignment and usage instructions.

CirKits is a division of SolOrb.

Sep 072012
 
Alternative Energy Projects - MTM Scientific

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Alternate Energy Plans by Lee Bell

At the PackRat WorkShop Lee Bell has archived Power-Energy Ideas, Mechanical Howto and Robot Designs too. Alternate Energy Plans by Lee Bell A Practical Man, His drawings are a language by itself. He has created a useful resource which will keep a DIY Enthusiast busy for many months. Alternate Energy, storing and managing your own [...]

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Nova Series - Portable Solar LED Lantern

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Oct 152010
 
Solata S380 a d.light design

Provides up to 15 hours of light on a full charge and uses highly efficient LEDs. It is 5 – 6 times brighter than a kerosene lantern. Solata S380 a d.light design Each Solata includes an efficient, portable solar panel with a lengthy outdoor cable for convenient solar charging. “D.light also provides the option to [...]

Mar 022009
 
Home Power Magazine - Alternative Energy

Home Power Magazine – Alternative Energy “When Richard and Karen Perez launched Home Power in 1987, their mission was to change the way people generate and use energy, one rooftop at a time. And for two decades, we’ve continued to broadcast this message, loud and clear. Over the years,..” How to Install… A Pole-Mounted Solar-Electric [...]