Guy Gabay
Solar Energy Contractor
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Co-authored Articles (13)
How to
Charge Solar Lights Without Sun
The best way to charge solar lights is with sunlight. However, even if you don’t have access to direct sunlight, you can still charge your solar lights in other ways. In overcast or winter weather, you can easily charg...
5 Ways to Generate Your Own Electricity at Home
Pick the right alternative energy option for you and your propertyWant to go green or live off the grid? Generating your own electricity through renewable sources is an environmentally-friendly option that gives you cont...
How to
Build a Solar Panel
Solar energy is a renewable source of energy that not only benefits you but the environment as well. With the effort you put into making a homemade solar panel, you can help prevent environmental pollution by reducing fo...
How to
Charge a Battery with a Solar Panel
Charging your batteries with a solar panel is a great way to use clean, renewable energy. However, before you can get started, you'll need to install a charge controller, which regulates the voltage from the solar panel ...
How to
Live without Electricity
Whether you are passionate about 'getting off the grid' or simply know that you are going to have to deal with a power outage in the near future, you are going to have to know how to live without electricity. While it mi...
How to
Make Solar Cells
Making dye solar cells is a fun way to see how natural pigments can be used to capture solar energy and generate electricity. By using titanium oxide, carbon from graphite, and natural dye made from berry juice, you’ll...
The 6 Best Ways to Keep Your Roof Cool
Beat the heat with these roof & attic cooling techniques There are a variety of ways to protect your roof from sunlight and heat. If you have a flat roof, the easiest way to avoid sun damage is to cover your home in a re...
How to
Install Solar Panels
If you love do-it-yourself projects, you may be interested in installing (or even building) your own solar panels. However, unless you’re a very skilled DIYer with ample experience in construction and electrical work, ...
11 Ways to Boost Your Solar Efficiency
If you've decided to go solar, you probably want to make sure you're getting the most you can out of your solar energy system. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to increase the efficiency of your array,...
How to
Install Solar Panels to Heat a Pool
If you don’t have the luxury of living in a tropical wonderland, your swimming pool probably needs to be heated. While gas-powered and electric heaters work just fine, you can save a ton of money by switching your pool...
How to
Use Solar Energy to Heat a Pool
Heating and maintaining a swimming pool can be very costly. This expense can be significantly reduced by using solar energy. There are numerous solar energy options available, and the success you have using it will depen...
How to Keep Your Solar Panels Safe From Hail: Informational Guide
Solar panels endure the full force of nature. They need to withstand the weather conditions in your region while continuing to reliably power your home. Luckily, many solar panels are pretty tough and designed to last. A...
Free Solar Panels from the Government? What You Need to Know
Why this claim may be false, plus other cost-effective ways go to solarHave you heard of solar companies offering free solar panels paid for by the government? Unfortunately, this claim is misleading. The U.S. federal go...