Solar Power

Stick It To The Utility Companies By Making Your Own Solar Module Panels And Save Money

While walking down the walkway to the beach from my condo, I was looking at the lights that lined the walkway to the beach. I suppose I had never noticed them before because they just sit there unobtrusively doing their job… giving light at night so you don’t fall down the steps to go enjoy the beautiful ocean view. The other morning I looked closer at one and noticed something on the top of light, not much bigger than a postage stamp. They were solar powered lights! This might not seem unusual to anybody reading this, but it is indicative of how much more this is becoming prevalent in the world.
Solar Power!
The great thing about Solar Power is, once you have built your photovoltaic (PV) panels, it’s free!.
F-R-E-E.

You would be surprised how many solar powered gadgets / appliances there are, some of them are:

Radios

Flashlights

Refrigerators

Chargers

Lanterns

Battery Chargers

Car Ventilators

Mosquito Guards

Two of the reasons people do not use solar power more for their homes and appliances is the perception that these are some sort of projects or kits for nerds and the mechanically inclined.
You don’t have to be a nerd and you don’t have to be mechanically inclined to make your own Solar Panels to power your home or just power your appliances
… maybe you just want to have a backup source of power or maybe you just want to stick it to the utility company. Whatever your motivation might be, making your own solar panels is more feasible and practical than it ever was.

Granted, some people can’t even seem to dress themselves, much less take on a project like this. I can relate. It seemed like my Father repaired everything with electrical tape: flat tires, leaks, upset stomachs, you name it.
I did not inherit the “gearhead” aptitude.

There is so much information on using solar power. Spend a few hours on the internet and you’ll find more information than you could ever read or watch. There are Dummies / Idiots books. There are kits online and in stores to be bought. If you’re like me, sometimes you won’t even think about something and then you develop and interest and you end up with an insatiable appetite to learn everything you can about it.
How about saving thousands of dollars every year and being totally energy self sufficient and independent as motivators?

I can remember building ham radios as a teenager and the joy I had of completing the projects (
after I had frequently screwed them up and my mother’s NASA engineer friends would come by to fix up my mistakes
). I’ve never had any jobs as an adult where I had to use my hands (unless typing counts) so I’d probably get poor really quickly if it were based on my mechanical acumen. However, I do know that even the most mechanically challenged person can follow some well put together instructions and make your own solar module panels to become more self-sufficient, save money and help the environment.

If for no other reason, with all the calamity we have seen all over the world the past few years, it makes common sense to be like a Boy Scout and ”
Be Prepared
.”

Solar Power Solar Kits

Rite Lite LPL1040BX Wireless 40 LED Umbrella Light $22.20 This umbrella light features forty super bright LEDs. Multiple light settings give you control. Choose white LEDs for regular use or amber LEDs, which reduce the attraction of insects. You can also select the direction of the light output – uplight or downlight. It’s battery-operated so there are no wires and no installation is required. Plus, there’s no need to be near an outlet!…

Wireless Motion Sensor Light – 10 Super-Bright LED $7.85 Instantly add motion-activated light for security and safety – indoors or out*Infrared technology senses both movement and heat for fewer false activations; daylight-off function*Compact (3 in. x 3 in.) and lightweight (4.3 oz) lets you install almost anywhere; easy-mounting slot *10 super-bright LED cast pure white light, last for 100,000 hours, sip battery power*Wire-free installation, operates …

HYBRID SOLAR POWERED FLASHLIGHT WITH EMERGENCY BATTERY BACKUP BLACK (*2-pack*) $24.60 Hybrid Solar Powered Flashlight! Doesn’t Need To Be Left In The Sun! Once Charged It Can Be Stored Anywhere And Holds A Full Charge For Over 3 Years! The Hybrid Solar Light uses revolutionary technology that generates power from sunlight and stores it. When fully charged the Hybrid Solar Light can hold a charge for years. It is environmentally friendly, durable and guaranteed for life*. Features: …

Energizer Rechargeable Batteries …

Tripp Lite APS1250 1250W 12V DC to AC Inverter with Automatic Line-to-Battery 30-Amp Charger $387.00 12V DC, 120V AC – 120V AC – Continuous Power:1250W…

Mr. Long Arm 1009 Pro Curve Solar Panel Cleaning System Kit $279.99 …

Fi-Shock SS-725CS AC Powered Light-Duty Electric Fence Charger, 5-Acre Range $21.87 5 Acre Economy Energizer For Pets & Small Animals….

Fi-Shock SS-440 Solar-Powered Low Impedance 10 Acre Medium-Duty Electric Fence Charger $109.94 The Fi-Shock Solar Fence Controller controls up to 5 miles of electric fence! Recharges its 4 Volt battery with a high efficiency, built-in solar panel. Controller delivers more shocking power than ordinary fencers. Low impedance provides 1/3 less battery drain. U.S.A. Application: Fence controller, Works With: Electrical fences, Amps: 3, Battery Required: Yes, Solar Power Compatible: Yes, Dimensi…

Havahart SS-750RPX AC-Powered Electric Fence Kit for Pets and Small Animals 1-Mile Range $69.99 “Delivers a mild correction to break bad habits.Protects flowers, shrubbery, gardens and trash from unwanted critters.For dogs 15 pounds and above.Contains: an energizer, fence poles, ground rod, aluminum, 5 cotter pins, 1 ground clamp and 2 extra fuses.SizeColor “BCI – 278249…

ReVIVE Series Solar ReStore External Battery Pack with Universal USB Charging Port for Portable Smartphones / E-readers / MP3 Players and More USB Powered Devices $27.00 Portable Extended Battery Charge Pack This easy-to-use, multi-functional charger let’s you take charging on-the-go. It’s equipped with a universal USB charging port & a powerful internal backup battery that stores backup power for when you are away from outlets. Charge it up by the power of the Sun, USB or an AC outlet to provide a full-charge to most mobile devices. It’s also designed with a conv…