https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/This is a solar-powered website, which means it sometimes goes offlineSun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2022/03/how-to-build-bike-generator.htmlWe built a pedal-powered generator and controller, which is practical to use as an energy source and exercise machine in a household &#8212; and which you can integrate into a solar <span class="caps">PV</span> system. We provide detailed plans to build your own, using basic skills and common hand&nbsp;tools.Kris De Decker, Marie VerdeilSun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100tag:solar.lowtechmagazine.com,2022-03-06:/2022/03/how-to-build-bike-generator.htmlLow-tech solutionsEnergy DemandOff-the-gridRenewable EnergyHuman Powerhttps://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2022/01/the-revenge-of-the-hot-water-bottle.htmlImagine a personal heating system that works indoors as well as outdoors, can be taken anywhere, requires little energy, and is independent of any infrastructure. It exists – and is hundreds of years&nbsp;old.Kris De DeckerThu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0100tag:solar.lowtechmagazine.com,2022-01-20:/2022/01/the-revenge-of-the-hot-water-bottle.htmlObsolete TechnologyEnergy DemandOff-the-gridHeating and Coolinghttps://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2021/12/printed-website-third-volume.htmlThe printed archives of Low-tech Magazine now amount to four volumes with a total of 2,398 pages and 709&nbsp;images.Kris De DeckerThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100tag:solar.lowtechmagazine.com,2021-12-02:/2021/12/printed-website-third-volume.htmlLow-tech solutionsSolar Powered WebsiteRenewable EnergyEnergy demandFoodOff-the-gridEnergy storageICTBicyclesBuildingsHuman powerTransportationStuffHeating and CoolingWind PowerHistorySolar Power