Eco Factor: Making a solar panel for domestic power in an inexpensive way from old and damaged solar cells.
A city skyline with all its polluting and excess lighting can really be a nightmare for stargazers. That is exactly why Mike Davis, an astronomer, decided to move away from the city life and hit the countryside. To make sure that he can have the best view of the sky, Mike bought some land in a remote part of Arizona and was quite happy with the view that was available from there. But there was no electricity in the area, so being a very resourceful guy, Mike decided to fashion his own solution.
For this he used old, discarded and damaged solar cells and bought a few old ones for a cheap bid on eBay. From these Mike built a solar panel that can sufficiently power his home. It is simple, easy and inexpensive and you can get started on one of your own by clicking here. Enjoy the work on the panels and have fun with green solar energy. Not to mention, you could save cash in the form of power bills!
