The surface of the earth receives 120,000 terawatts of solar radiation (sunlight) – 20,000 times more power than what is needed to supply the entire world. A solar installation reduces a household’s electric CO2 footprint by more than 80% in one year. Sunlight takes a little over eight minutes to reach Earth and a few […]
There is nothing worse than a lost night’s sleep due to pesky mosquitoes or an outdoor meal invaded by flies. To make matters worse, if you have spent a lot of time nurturing your garden, it can be frustrating (or heart-breaking) to lose your plants due to rodents and snakes. Be prepared, naturally! Portable Solar […]
Solar-powered essentials are not only functional and reliable but also can outperform battery-powered equivalents. More and more products now allow you to harness nature’s power, transforming the camping experience into one that is truly sustainable, comfortable and efficient. First and foremost, you need a good solar panel and battery back and from there, you can add […]
There is nothing quite like camping. Escape the daily grind, inhale fresh air, get active, explore, sleep and wake with nature’s rhythms and contemplate on the beauty of nature. Camping does have it’s discomforts however. Trying to light your cooking area and discovering you didn’t bring enough spare batteries, only being able to re-charge your […]
Solar power produces no pollution, which is a by-product of non-renewable energy consumption and one of the biggest global killers. Analysis published in the American Economic Review calculated that the economic damage caused by air pollutants from coal burning (in terms of health impacts and local pollution) exceeds the value of the electricity produced. One […]