One of the best ways to learn about the basics of solar power, or get some great advanced solar energy knowledge is DIY solar projects. A huge number of people learn better, and have a lot more fun, learning by doing…and that is what DIY solar projects give you the ability. DIY solar projects let adults, children and students learn about solar energy in a unique, fun and often exciting hands-on way. DIY solar projects are great for a variety of...
During the peak summer months, the temperature in your attic can (and often does) reach the dangerous temperature of 160F (and higher)…even in northern climates and locations. Those high temperatures can easily warm up your air conditioning ducts and raise the temperature inside the rest of your home. Solar ventilators in your attic can help you keep the temperature down, your home cooler, and lower your air conditioning costs for great financial savings. In fact, a well-ventilated attic will help slash...
Silicon Solar offers both Premium and Economy lines of wind turbines.Silicon Solar Premium wind systems are turbines with a long term record of performance and reliability. Brand names like Bergey and Jacobs are known and used worldwide. Premium systems require little (if any) user interaction under all conditions. Silicon SolarEconomywind turbines are more suited to the do-it- yourself type. These systems are for owners willing to pay more attention to their care and operation. Economy systems utilize less expensive components than...
Replacement Products and Components are a great way for saving money and educating yourself on a small to minimal size investment so you can learn how solar energy works and save money from paying a contractor or installer. We also give the flexibility for wanting to run product testing and repairs. Each solar component offered by Silicon Solar will help you get to where you want on your project without having to purchase any of our used solar products which...
Educational solar panels are the perfect way to introduce adults and children alike to the world of solar power. For most, the easiest, most engaging and most lasting way to learn is through a hands-on experience. Educational solar panels give that experience in a safe, controlled and exciting way. Educational solar panels are fully functioning (when you expose them to light, they will actually produce power) and often come matched with a variety of different toys, or other small solar...
Sealed Lead Acid Batteries are extremely popular as solar batteries for use in solar power systems. Extremely affordable, reliable and available in a variety of sizes (from the very small to the very large), sealed lead acid batteries continue to be one of the most trusted components in portable, small and off grid solar power systems. Lead acid batteries where the first rechargeable batteries ever developed…invented by French physicist Gaston Plante in 1859. Here are the voltages for common use in...
There are two wildly different types of solar powered cars. First, there are the full-size, actually driven solar powered cars…and there are small solar powered cars that children can put together and race short distances with the included solar panels. Full-sized solar powered cars can be designed with integrated solar panels (generally in the roof of the car) in order to fully charge the batteries without the added costs or inconvenience of finding an electrical connection. These solar powered...
Silicon Solar carries the largest selection of home & commercial solar garden lights. With over 100 models to choose from, including variations in bulb color and fixture type, each light has been refined to meet the needs of our customers. Solar post top lights come with a variety of landscape colors including copper, black, and white. Each post top light is designed for your solar garden landscape, not only to be beautiful but to provide pathway lighting for visitors, yourself, flowers, railings,...
