Tag: solar

Solar AA Battery Charger | 2 Good Choices

Randolph Jason

Solar AA Battery Charger | 2 Good Choices by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog I will suggest two choices for a solar aa battery charger. One is a nice standalone unit. The other, though more expensive, is a more powerful folding solar panel. A separate aa charger accessory plugs right in. It charges USB too — iPhone, Android, etc.). Solar Battery Charger | AA, AAA, C, D First, the following solar powered battery charger (pictured above) is a practical preparedness item to have. It will charge typical consumer-size AA &…

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Nickel Iron Battery Off Grid Energy Storage | Last One You’ll Ever Need

Randolph Jason

Nickel Iron Battery Off Grid Energy Storage | Last One You’ll Ever Need by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog The Nickel Iron battery from Iron Edison of Denver, Colorado, is an updated version of Thomas Edison’s battery design that he considered to be nearly perfect. For Off-Grid energy storage and renewable energy systems, this battery will likely be the last one you’ll ever buy. Why? Because it’s nearly indestructible and lasts up to 30 years! (UPDATED 2019) COST ANALYSIS (further down the page) Edison’s battery recipe used iron oxide and nickel…

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Cutting Your Power Utility Cord

Randolph Jason

Cutting Your Power Utility Cord by Dennis Williams for Survival Blog A Short Primer on Making Your Own Electricity Most of us have thought of the dream: A secluded retreat nestled in the woods, off the beaten path, no mortgage, no utility bills, raising our own food, homeschooling our children, spending time with our family, etc. Then we pop back to reality, and try to plan out and prioritize how we make it happen. How do we get from where we are to where we want to be? Ten seconds…

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