Build It Solar - Review
Retired Airplane Product Development Engineer Gary Reysa has compiled the most comprehensive do-it-yourself solar website online. His non-commercial website, Build It Solar, contains plans, photos and links to over 500 DIY solar and renewable energy projects. “While trying to find good solar heating ideas for my house, I noted that there is not much on the web for people who have some build-it skills, and would like to tackle a solar project — thus came the idea for this web site.” Well Gary, you have done a most excellent job! This is by far the best DIY resource on the web!
Build It Solar Highlights:
DIY Projects
The largest collection of DIY solar and renewable energy project resources. More than 500 renewable energy and conservation projects you can do!Experimental Projects
A comprehensive listing of experimental solar do-it-yourself projects, including new and innovative ways of combining collection, storage, insulation, and distribution of solar energy.Step by Step
Step-by-step instructions to insure a successful solar project. Includes reasons why solar is a good choice, how to properly survey a potential solar site and a complete list of solar projects to choose from.References
Reference data for solar designs — books, websites, publications. Analysis tools, material properties, and information on solar system components.Newsletter
This section contains material added recently. Approximately 10 new items are added weekly.
Build It Solar is listed in DIY Alternative Energy Projects (as well as many of our other directory categories).
