Cleveland-area builder Tim Niklas has created a solar-powered shed that’s gaining national attention.
There’s a lot to like. Master builder Niklas’s goal was to capture as much solar energy as possible to keep a charge on their batteries, solar-powered fridge, washer, a heat recovery ventilator, and all his power tools. The socially-conscious entrepreneur even built a charging station for all the mobile phones and gadgets for his family, all powered by the sun.
Not only that, the metal roof and 65-gallon rain barrels collect rainwater, providing their garden with much-needed water during this dry summer season. The entry was made from reclaimed hand-made clay bricks. Plus, the solar panels are low enough to clear off snow in the winter, keeping them free to absorb as much sunlight as possible.
You may agree with us that the finished product turned out as beautiful as it is functional and energy efficient.
You can get a good look yourself at 18600 Winfield in Rocky River, where the road takes a bend.
More photos and story here in the national publication Fine Homebuilding.