When you need a powered fan to remove damp air in a remote attic area, to cool you off when sitting outside, or in another area where electrical outlets are not readily available, a solar fan is an ...

As the world starts tending towards renewable energy, solar-powered attic fans and other sun-driven appliances are increasing in popularity. While attic fans typically require a power source, many in ...

There are a variety of situations where you want to cool off an area that doesn't have an electrical outlet nearby, like a shed or greenhouse, or a space that's tough to access, like an attic. You can ...

Lawal Sheriff Olakunle with his solar fan. Living in Lagos, 33-year-old Lawal Sheriff Olakunle is used to electricity shortages. He considers 10–15 hours of electricity a day to be stable power. But ...

The easiest way of making a solar fan is to connect the solar PV panel to a DC fan of a matching voltage and power rating. This simple arrangement does work, but has few serious drawbacks: The system ...

Cooling your home this summer will likely cost more than ever. Across the U.S., residential electricity bills are climbing fast, just as forecasters warn of another season of unrelenting heat.

Breathing new life into the ordinary bus stop isn’t as simple as it might sound, but Metro officials are giving it a spin in the hopes of slightly cooling riders down. A prototype shelter aimed at ...

Neither rain, nor heat will ruin your summer vacation with this simple yet genius item: a foldable backpack umbrella that comes with a cooling fan, UV sun protection, Bluetooth speakers, and a solar ...

What is the best solar fan? If you have a greenhouse, you know the struggle of keeping them ventilated. Unfortunately, greenhouses with stale air can promote fungal growth and other potential diseases ...