This step by step tutorial shares how to build a homemade solar concentrator for steam generation that has a huge ray of applications. A solar concentrator uses lenses which take a large area of sunlight and by focusing the sun’s rays on a water pipe to generate steam. The steam can be used for cooking, sterilization, pasteurization, distillation, chemical processes, heating, extraction of essential oils, water purification and wood treatment.

Solar energy has become one of the most popular sources of energy in recent years as the levels of energy needed to sustain our consumption has grown exponentially. What makes solar energy so appealing to so many? Well, it has a lot to do with the lower running costs, both financially and environmentally, that we all want and need to keep our planet going for generations.

When it comes to building a solar panel, you will find that there are several that are available to those with backgrounds in carpentry, welding, and even laser cutting. Those with electrical and plumbing backgrounds can also prove beyond useful when it comes to building a solar concentrator for the purposes of producing steam for many purposes within a home or artisan shop.

With one of these concentrator, you will find that your energy output will be significantly lower than if you used traditional means of heating water and generating the steam you need for several daily tasks, including normal cooking, canning, and sterilization, to name a few. With this type of project, you will find comprehensive and complete instructions below to make one of your very own. Along with the materials and tools you will need for this type of worthwhile project, you may want to grab some friends or family members to help with some of the assembly.

When all is said and done, you will have your very own steam generation using a solar concentrator, cutting down financial costs as well as environmental ones.

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