The one thing you can do for the environment

If there's one thing you can do to reduce your environmental impact, it's transforming the way you access and use energy. Experts in sustainability often point to your bank (pensions and investments) and your energy provider as pivotal factors. Non-renewable energy sources, like coal and gas, are the biggest contributors to climate change.

The topic of energy is gaining momentum, with increasing awareness of the harmful consequences of fossil fuels and the decreasing supply of these finite resources. Solar energy has become a household term, and many have witnessed or even adopted solar panels. Switching to a renewable energy provider is a step many can take towards sustainability. However, personal solar panels for your home may seem out of reach due to their technical installation and cost.

Bring Solar Energy to your Home

While personal solar panels may be a challenge, they're not the sole path to harnessing the sun's energy. There are fantastic solar solutions that are practical, affordable, and accessible to everyone, everywhere.

One remarkable solution is the solar cooker. Our co-founder, Eller, discovered its potential during her work in Malawi. Local communities were using carbon for cooking, leading to deforestation and flooding. Eller shared her knowledge of creating solar cookers using cardboard and silver foil, which proved to be a game-changer. These solar cookers are not only cheap and quick to make but also portable. All you need is direct sunlight for a few hours. This makes them ideal for communities worldwide aiming to transition away from fossil fuels.

Solar cookers aren't the only way to tap into the sun's energy at home. You can use the sun to preserve food through drying, extending its shelf life and reducing food waste. But it's not just about food. At Iknyte, we offer insights into creating solar skylights using waste plastic PET bottles. Our innovator, Mario from Mexico, shares this innovative solution, which uses waste plastic bottles to create skylights that require no energy. The bottles, filled with water and a bit of bleach or chlorine, diffuse light, evenly spreading it around the house.

Another way to integrate solar energy into your home is by heating water. The Rancho Mastatal Sustainability Education Center shows us how to make a solar water heater for showers. Incidentally, they provide instructions on building the shower itself! Discover more innovative methods to harness renewable energy and explore practical sustainable solutions at Iknyte.

Join the Energy Revolution!

Do you have your own innovative and practical approaches to harvesting renewable energy? We're eager to share your solutions on Iknyte and support others in the transition away from fossil fuels. Contribute your ideas here or reach out to us directly at [email protected] or [email protected].