up:: [[Permaculture Principles]] tags:: #on/permaculture # Catch and Store Energy [Permaculture Design Principle 2: Catch and store energy](https://permacultureprinciples.com/principles/_2/) Permaculture Principle 2, "Catch and Store Energy," focuses on harnessing resources when they are abundant for use in times of need. This can involve collecting rainwater, storing solar energy, or preserving food. The principle emphasizes the importance of designing systems that can capture and utilize energy efficiently to reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and to ensure sustainability. By making the most of natural resources, we can create resilient systems that provide for their needs and regenerate the environment. Examples of the permaculture principle "Catch and Store Energy" include: - [[Rainwater Harvesting]] **Systems**: Collecting rainwater in barrels or tanks to use for irrigation or household needs during dry periods. - [[Solar Panels]]: Installing solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into electrical energy, which can be used immediately or stored in batteries for later use. - [[Thermal Mass]]: Using materials in buildings that absorb heat during the day and release it at night to maintain stable indoor temperatures. - [[Food Preservation]]: Methods like canning, drying, or fermenting to store surplus produce from the garden for use throughout the year.