Solar & Alternative Building
Electrical Systems

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Lonnie demonstrates and explains a wide variety of issues and details related to electrical systems.

Solar Water Fountain 1

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This team connects a DC water pump directly to a solar panel. The pump draws water from the pond and then sprays it out the top of a bamboo pole. This system is relatively simple to set up and maintain (no inverter or batteries needed). In addition to creating a nice aesthetic, a fountain like this provides aeration for ponds.

Solar Water Fountain 2

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Another DC water pump enabled fountain connected directly to a solar panel. Here students created an attractive rock design on top of a plastic liner.


Solar Oven

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Here is Lonnie's solar oven that he built from scratch.

Mixing Cement

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Building Wall

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Bamboo Lashing

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Josh demonstrates bamboo lashing techniques.