Thursday, March 19, 2009
Homebrew Solar Panels from Donuts and Tea!!!!
So all you appliance ops out there using STORE BOUGHT commercial solar panels should hang your heads in shame!
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Nice find OM. I can hear it already a donut/tea powered QRSS beacon!
ReplyDeleteHow about a throwdown with lemon cells in one corner and donuts in the other?
Let us know if you give donut solar a try.
Matt: I'm afraid I'm a bit of an appliance op on solar power. But Billy and I are now building a windmill from a kit. 73 Bill
ReplyDeleteAlways be prepared to obtain an expert advice if you feel that you are ready to invest on more solar panels.
ReplyDeleteSolar Panels