62 articles in the category "17 Solar Energy, Wind Power and Renewables":

  1. July 2025: Project: Solar Charging via USB by Julian Edgar [print issue] [online issue]
  2. July 2025: Project: Hot Water System Solar Diverter, part two by Ray Berkelmans & John Clarke, PCBs: SC 18110241, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  3. June 2025: Project: Hot Water System Solar Diverter, part one by Ray Berkelmans & John Clarke, PCBs: SC 18110241, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  4. March 2025: Feature: The Power Grid’s Future, Part 1 by Brandon Speedie [print issue] [online issue]
  5. July 2024: Feature: Adding solar charging to a van by Roderick Boswell [print issue] [online issue]
  6. July 2022: Review: Oatley Solar Charge Controller by John Clarke [print issue] [online issue]
  7. January 2022: Feature: Solar Power with Batteries by Dr Alan R. Wilson [print issue] [online issue]
  8. April 2020: Feature: Grid-scale energy storage by Dr David Maddison [print issue] [online issue]
  9. March 2018: Feature: Generation IV Nuclear Power – making their own fuel by Dr David Maddison & Dr Mark Ho [print issue] [online issue]
  10. February 2018: Feature: Turning your garbage into useful electricity by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  11. March 2017: Project: Bargain Solar Cells – and what to do with them! by Ross Tester, kits: Oatley Electronics SP4950, SP6090, IT104-107 [print issue] [online issue]
  12. July 2016: Feature: Australian World Record In Photovoltaic Efficiency by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  13. March 2016: Project: Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.2 by John Clarke, kits: Altronics K6027, PCBs: SC 16101161, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  14. February 2016: Project: Solar MPPT Charger & Lighting Controller, Pt.1 by John Clarke, kits: Altronics K6027, PCBs: SC 16101161, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  15. December 2015: Feature: The 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  16. October 2015: Feature: A Large Real-World Hybrid Solar System by Leo Simpson [print issue] [online issue]
  17. October 2015: Feature: Immortus: Australian Concept Electric Vehicle by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  18. May 2015: Feature: Home Solar Panel Electricity: Is It Worth It? by Alan Wilson [print issue] [online issue]
  19. November 2014: Feature: Solar Smoothing: What Happens When The Sun Goes Out? by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  20. September 2013: Project: Simple 12V/24V Regulator For 70V Solar Panels by Branko Justic, kits: Oatley K330P, PCBs: Oatley K326-3 [print issue] [online issue]
  21. February 2013: Feature: The Historic Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme by Dr David Maddison [online issue]
  22. January 2013: Project: Build A Solar-Powered Skylight by Ross Tester, kits: Oatley K328 [print issue] [online issue]
  23. March 2012: Project: 12/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller Rev.1 by John Clarke, kits: Altronics K6029, PCBs: SC 14102112, 6 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  24. March 2012: Feature: Q & A On The MPPT Solar Charger by Silicon Chip, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  25. March 2011: Project: 12V 20-120W Solar Panel Simulator by John Clarke, PCBs: SC 04103111, 2 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  26. February 2011: Project: Build A 12/24V 3-Stage Solar Charge Controller by John Clarke, kits: Jaycar KC5500 , PCBs: SC 14102111/14102112, 9 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  27. August 2010: Feature: Solar Power When The Sun Doesn’t Shine by Richard Keech & Matthew Wright [print issue] [online issue]
  28. June 2010: Project: A Solar-Powered Lighting System, Pt.2 by John Clarke, kits: Altronics K6028, PCBs: SC 16105101, EPE 845, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  29. May 2010: Project: A Solar-Powered Lighting System by John Clarke, kits: Altronics K6028, PCBs: SC 16105101, EPE 845, 4 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  30. March 2010: Project: A Solar-Powered Intruder Alarm For Sheds & Boats by John Clarke, kits: Altronics K6026 Jaycar KC5494, PCBs: SC 03103101, EPE 837, 3 shop items [print issue] [online issue]
  31. December 2009: Feature: World Solar Challenge – Sunswift Did Us Proud! by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  32. November 2008: Review: Book Review by Silicon Chip [print issue] [online issue]
  33. February 2008: Project: Mini Solar Battery Charger by Branko Justic , kits: Oatley Electronics K251A [print issue] [online issue]
  34. May 2007: Feature: Jaycar Sunswift III Solar Car Shatters Record by Leo Simpson [print issue] [online issue]
  35. February 2007: Feature: Viganella: Solar Power With A Twist by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  36. June 2005: Project: Alternative Power Regulator by Ross Tester, kits: Oatley Electronics K222 [print issue] [online issue]
  37. March 2005: Feature: Build Yourself A Windmill Generator, Pt.4 by Glenn Littleford [print issue] [online issue]
  38. February 2005: Feature: Build Yourself A Windmill Generator, Pt.3 by Glenn Littleford [print issue] [online issue]
  39. January 2005: Feature: Build Yourself A Windmill Generator, Pt.2 by Glenn Littleford [print issue] [online issue]
  40. December 2004: Feature: Build Yourself A Windmill Generator, Pt.1 by Glenn Littleford [print issue] [online issue]
  41. December 2004: Project: Solar-Powered Wireless Weather Station by Nenad Stojadinovic, PCBs: SC 07112041, 1 shop item [print issue] [online issue]
  42. February 2004: Project: Our Fantastic Human-Powered LED Torches by Julian Edgar [print issue] [online issue]
  43. July 2003: Feature: Solar Power For Caravans & Motor-Homes by Collyn Rivers [print issue] [online issue]
  44. July 2002: Feature: Victoria's Solar Power Tower: A World First? by Sammy Isreb [online issue]
  45. June 2002: Feature: Helios: The Solar-Powered Plane by Bob Young [online issue]
  46. March 2002: Feature: Solar Power For All: Does It Add Up? by Ross Tester [print issue] [online issue]
  47. March 2002: Project: 12/24V Intelligent Solar Power Battery Charger by Ross Tester, kits: Oatley Electronics, PCBs: K009B [print issue] [online issue]
  48. March 2001: Project: A Sun-Seeking Sunflower by Craig Maynard & Ross Tester, kits: DSE K3563, 1 shop item [print issue] [online issue]
  49. September 2000: Project: Cybug - The Solar Fly by Ross Tester, kits: DSE [print issue] [online issue]
  50. December 1999: Project: Build A Solar Panel Regulator by Design by Alan Bonnard, kits: Futurlec, 1 shop item [print issue] [online issue]
  51. January 1999: Feature: 4.8MW - Blowing In The Wind by Leo Simpson [print issue] [online issue]
  52. January 1995: Project: Build A Sun Tracker For Solar Panels by Nenad Stojadinovic, PCBs: SC 13101951, 1 shop item [online issue]
  53. January 1994: Project: A Switching Regulator For Solar Panels by Otto Priboj, 1 shop item [online issue]
  54. April 1993: Project: A Solar-Powered Electric Fence by Branco Justic, kits: Oatley Electronics [online issue]
  55. March 1993: Project: Build A Solar Charger For 12V Batteries by Branco Justic, kits: Oatley Electronics, PCBs: OESOLARSC [online issue]
  56. February 1993: Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.5 by John Clarke, kits: Rod Irving Electronics, PCBs: SC 11309921/11309922/11309923/11309924, 3 shop items [online issue]
  57. January 1993: Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.4 by John Clarke, kits: Rod Irving Electronics, PCBs: SC 11309921/11309922/11309923/11309924, 3 shop items [online issue]
  58. December 1992: Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.3 by John Clarke, kits: Rod Irving Electronics, PCBs: SC 11309921/11309922/11309923/11309924, 3 shop items [online issue]
  59. November 1992: Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.2 by John Clarke, kits: Rod Irving Electronics, PCBs: SC 11309921/11309922/11309923/11309924, 3 shop items [online issue]
  60. October 1992: Project: A 2kW 24VDC To 240VAC Sinewave Inverter; Pt.1 by John Clarke, kits: Rod Irving Electronics, PCBs: SC 11309921/11309922/11309923/11309924, 3 shop items [online issue]
  61. February 1992: Project: 12VDC/240VAC 40-Watt Inverter by John Clarke, kits: Altronics, PCBs: SC 11203921 [online issue]
  62. November 1991: Project: Battery Charger For Solar Panels by Steve Calder / Hycal Electronics, kits: Jaycar [online issue]

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