solar power

I see that there are a few fairly cheap solar kits that can be purchased from the innerwebs and I'm wondering how many of y'all got them and how well they work. Looking for anything that can run lights and charge devices, so nothing that drains fuck tons of power, just enough so I don't have to...

Here is my trusty solar setup. At full charge 12@70ah or 24v@35ah 2 Duracell Ultra Deepcycle 12v 35ah 1 Sunsaver 12v -6 Solar Controller 1 400 2amp Panel 1 400 watt inverter 2 plugs I run my laptop fan and 2 cell phones off it for 3 days

I've been looking at solar generators lately to put on top of my camper. The price point is pretty high but seems kind of relative once you buy everything theres no need for fuel other than the sun. Has anyone had any experience with these or any success stories? Right now the generator I...

I just posted my first YouTube video in nearly two years! I take you on a tour of my setup for living in my toyota prius hybrid electric car. Let me know what you think! Man, after not making videos for a few years this took a lot longer to put together than I expected. Made a LOT of mistakes...

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone uses a solar charger? I been looking around and the reviews are usually mixed and im not gonna shell out 60$ for one that doesnt work. I figured if it worked, its more practical then a powerbank. So if anyone has experience with them or knows of a good one...

Im a total hands on learner, i want to get a simple solar panel set up going. Something to plug in a radio, a fan, a tv maybe, stuff like that while in the middle of nowhere. Ive read a bunch of stuff and almost all of it is total solar panel/electrical jargon, and i have no idea wtf anyone is...

Hey everybody! I'm a former busker / cook / medic / writer / photographer / brewer / armchair-architect / psychonaut / scholar / sailor / yadda, back from a stint wandering the horizon. I've returned to the US (in Spokane, WA), working to save up to either get back out on the road or to buy a...

Been thinking about purchasing a iPhone charger that is solar powered. Have seen them being sold online. If anyone here has ever owned one, what was your experience with this particular item? What were your likes or dislikes about this item? Which one would you recommend? Any information would...

All credit to @DrewSTNY for designing this. It's what's sitting on top of our RV and it's fucking awesome. Secure cross sections with 1/4" steel mandrel rivets (yes, big ass rivets), with the highest tolerances you can find @ mcmaster carr (I think they top out at 700lbf shear). Actually, just...

Has anyone ever tried to strap a decently powered folding solar panel on the back of an electric bike? I'm just curious if it would actually work to power it, maybe even if you have to charge on the grid first but the solar helps keep the charge? If anyone has done this or has some links about...

So I'm in the market for a cheap 100W solar panel to put aboard my van. i've been looking at the Renogy kits, which are around $160 for 100W mono. then i found this cheap 100W semi-bendable panel with a 10a charge controller for $120...

So, I found this GT carbon off-road electric skateboard for a little under $2k. It can go about 30 miles on a 4-5 hour charge and can go about 30 MPH if you wanted to go really fast- but i'm thinking being able to cruise at only 10 MPH on something like that is plenty fast for me...

This is a link to my fundraiser for a new solar power set-up for the Library. Check it out!

I thought this would be interesting for some rubber tramps- It looks as though the solar power soaker (forgetting the name for them currently) doesn't put out much energy, and you have to buy your own battery pack, but I think the idea is still pretty nifty, even if you can only find a battery...

GREAT AMERICAN TOTAL ECLIPSE: T-MINUS 434 DAYS (August 21 2017 Monday - 10:00AM Pacific Time) While preparations and plans are already underway and in formation for the great Jamboree of 2016, I wanted to propose a possible location(s) for the 2017 Jamboree. With adequate planning, next...

i think the house in this video is beautiful, i'd totally live there.

March 20, 2015 Solar Eclipse... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_March_20,_2015 Europe is going to have it great!! Especially the Brits! One site has indicated "that a Supermoon, equinox and eclipse will fall on the same day"...

OK first off... there is no mention of how much he spent on this ;), but I thought it was pretty interesting - cool ideas and solar paneled. And he has plans to purchase some land for mobile people... "His next goal is to purchase agricultural land to begin development of a village on wheels...

Hellooo I was wondering if any one on here could help explain some things to me about Solar power! I have been interested in getting a panel, deep cycle battery and inverter to make my own Solar Generator set up but I am still confused about some things. I have read a couple guides but still...

Traveler submitted a new file to the downloads area: Homemade Solar Cells - Learn how to make solar cells Click here to learn more about this file...

Traveler submitted a new file to the downloads area: Build Your Own Solar Panel - Build Your Own Solar Panel Click here to learn more about this file...

He has them listed for $179, I offered 150 and he took it, if anyone needs a good panel or to upgrade this is not bad for the money. Also has free shipping in the US. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140768362779&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#vi-desc

I tried Solio. First the single one. It was not made for backpackers it scratched up on the bottom and the panel. It also didnt charge even in the sun all day. Tried the Rocksta Solio, the second one up which is marketed for backpackers. This one was a bit better and was indeed more sturdy for...

With energy prices rising steadily over the last few decades and no reason to think they'll fall anytime soon, many homeowners are exploring the option of powering their homes with renewable, or "green", power systems. The two most common home green energy systems are wind turbines and solar...

When me and my friends were like 16 or something we'd go driving out on the logging roads and cut these big fat like 3X5 solar panels off of the top of razorwired weird government buildings, but we never figure out how to get the parts that actually convert the energy into usable power...

anbyone have a good way to make a solar oven or any ideas or thoughts in ways to heat up food with minimal pollution and hazardous materials like gasoline or coal?