What are the best Tesla Solar Roof Alternatives? CertainTeed Apollo II Tile Luma Solar Roof SunTegra Ennogie GB Sol Thanks to great marketing, Tesla Solar Roofs are slowly gaining popularity in recent years. However, the warm acceptance of the more attractive cousin of solar panels is also thanks to the product’s added value for green … Read more
The way that you run your household has a significant impact on the environment which is why green housing ideas have become such a talking point in recent years. Some of you out there may be well on your way to establishing a green home of your own, while others may not know where to … Read more
With the promise to use 90% less energy than your traditional home, the passive house design concept has grown in popularity over the last 5 years. After all, who wouldn’t want a house that saves you money and decreases your carbon footprint? Passive house design has been around for centuries and can be found in … Read more
Planting on roofs and walls may have begun in Europe, but the practice is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. You can find these green roofs in urban areas around the world, helping to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization while aiding us in our efforts to re-introduce nature back into our “concrete jungles”. It doesn’t just … Read more
A 100Ah battery is a standard off-the-shelf product you can buy at any physical or online store. They are usually rated at either 12V or 24V, which indicates the battery voltage. For the newbies out there, the battery rating “Ah” stands for “ampere-hours,” meaning you can draw 1 ampere (the unit of electric current) from … Read more
According to Passivhaus Trust, there are over 65,000 passive houses worldwide, and this number is continuing to grow. It’s no wonder then that passive house windows are becoming an increasingly talked about topic among green technology lovers. But what are they and how exactly do they help contribute to energy efficiency and savings in a … Read more
Average Peak Sun Hours (Canada) (Use our solar calculator to assist you in sizing your home’s solar system.) What Are Peak Sun Hours? A peak sun hour equates to 1 hour in which the sun’s solar irradiance (sunlight) produces an average of 1000W (energy) per square meter (roughly 10.5 feet). In other words: 1 peak … Read more
Hot tubs have been growing in popularity throughout the world for the last decade. More recently, however, the concept of a solar hot tub is starting to interest those eco/budget-conscious among us. The question is, are solar hot tubs really worth it, do they save on costs, and how exactly do they work? In this … Read more
Homeowners around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the costs associated with electrical lighting. Consequently, many people are turning to solar tubes and other forms of solar lighting for their household lighting needs. Solar tubes, as opposed to traditional skylights, are a particularly attractive investment to homeowners for the following reasons: They are easier … Read more
“Are solar panels worth it in the UK?” Chances are you already feel strongly about climate change and are part of the 79% of Britons supporting renewables. However, we can’t help but scratch our financial itching. You just have to know if it is worth installing solar panels on your home in the UK. Contrary … Read more
Air source heat pumps (unlike their ground-source cousins) are relatively easy and inexpensive to install and have therefore historically been the most widely used heat pump type. These pumps are a great alternative to other heating systems as they use a relatively small amount of electricity to run. For those of you living in areas … Read more
Whether you’re going on road trips or simply working from place to place, you should have a reliable power source to charge your electronics on the go. Some cars have built-in USB ports or are compatible with 12V phone chargers. Unfortunately, this is not enough to charge laptops or electronics requiring 120V AC outlets. Ideally, … Read more