The Soda Can Solution

When I was a young child living in Florida, my family lived in one the few homes on the block without a solar hot water heater. I never knew why my parents opted out of free hot water, but I've been obsessed with solar technology ever since.

Solar Heat For The Masses

One of my all time favorite products was designed by a Newfoundlander and is called the Cansolair. The Cansolair is an inexpensive solar panel made out of Plexiglas and recycled aluminum cans that can heat about 800 square feet of living space during the day. Here is a video from the CBC showing how the device works.

A solar heater of similar design could be made for $2-4 a square foot and significantly reduce the oil consumption of a mobile home.

Gordon