Angelika Ortlepp
Angelika Ortlepp is a professional engineer with a B.E. in Engineering Physics, a B.A. in geography and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. She has written numerous technical documents, manuals, brochures and web content for the University of Saskatchewan, where she worked as a lab instructor for the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics and taught classes on oral and written communications for the College of Engineering.
In 2003, she designed her own passive solar home as an off-grid wind and solar powered living lab. It was built with the help of her family and completed in 2004. In 2007, the performance of the home became the thesis topic for her Masters degree. Her enthusiasm for solar energy and the interest generated by her experimental home convinced her to start a solar energy company, Suncatcher Solar Ltd. It’s a family business that she operates with her husband and son. She has written most of the web content, media releases and owner manuals, given numerous talks and developed informational workshops on solar energy for the general public.
Check out Angelika's green living blog - Suncatcher Ink.
Latest Articles
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5 Tips for Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations
The key to effective presentations is to create an impact with clear and interesting PowerPoint slides that are easy for the audience to follow.
Aug 9, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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Create Beautiful Photo Albums Quickly and Easily with PowerPoint
If you're already a PowerPoint user, this versatile software can be used quickly and easily to organize and annotate your photos into albums and slide shows
Jul 28, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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Tangy Beets with Horseradish Relish
This zesty recipe was given to me by friends in a small Saskatchewan community. If you like beets and horseradish, you'll love this piquant preserve!
Jul 25, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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Become Self Sufficient with Off Grid Solar and Wind Power
You can say good-bye to power bills with your own solar and / or wind power system instead of paying high costs to bring in power from a utility company.
Jul 6, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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New Ideas for Working with Wood - the Art of Woodburning
Woodburning is an ancient craft that can be so much more. The wood can be used like an artist's canvas, lending its own character to the work.
Jul 1, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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4 Tips for Buying a Home Wind Turbine
It seems it's always windy in your yard! Wouldn't it be a great idea to buy a wind turbine and harness some of that energy? Let's look at what's involved.
Jun 26, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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What You Need to Know About Buying Cabin Solar Power Kits
Want a small solar power system for your cabin? Don't know where to start? This article covers the basic information that you need to choose your solar kit.
May 24, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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How to Design Your Home to Use Natural Light and Energy
Drastically reduce your home's heating and cooling needs using free natural resources and a much overlooked design method - passive solar design.
May 21, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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What Can Solar Power Do for You?
How much electricity does a solar panel produce? How many panels do you need? Learn how to calculate solar production and your true energy needs.
May 18, 2011
- Angelika Ortlepp
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