Introduction
This article explores the principles of designing websites optimized for solar-powered infrastructure.
Solar panel array providing power to the web server
Why Solar Powered Websites Matter
- Reduced environmental impact
- Enhanced resilience in unreliable power environments
- Practical sustainability
Key Design Principles
Minimize Energy Consumption:
- Optimize images and assets
- Reduce JavaScript and processing
- Use static HTML over dynamic generation
Work Offline:
- Cache critical resources
- Support degraded functionality
- Plan for intermittent connectivity
Technical Implementation
# Build static site
hugo
# Serve with minimal overhead
hugo server
Conclusion
Building for solar power isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about creating resilient systems that work anywhere. testing my changes
Solar panel array providing power to the web server