A smart sensor network drives lights, thermostats and motorized shades in this San Francisco do-it-yourself treat.
Solar Panels
Weather, Solar Display
Liam's Website
Energy Monitoring
Sunpower Inverter
 
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Weather, Solar Display

Solar and weather monitoring panels help Milburn to maximize his energy-saving rig. The Davis Weather Station, together with an hourly feed from the National Weather Service, can help predict the weather. “Depending on the forecast,” he says, “if it’s going to get cold, I will start warming up the house using the motorized shades. They will stay up longer even if it’s a bright day.”

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