Handmade Energy: Can it Work for You?

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:03:00 +0000

With the cost of energy rapidly on the rise, many people are wondering if it’s possible to find an alternative, homemade source of electrical power. The answer is yes. With a few simple household items and a single trip to your local hardware store, it is indeed possible to save money on your electrical bills by constructing your own solar powered cells. The most important item is the sheets that will be used for the panels themselves. For this, you’ll need to purchase large sheets of copper, so if you can find a local source for these, you can start your project. There are a variety of guides available online that detail the process to convert a standard piece of copper into a solar receptor using a household stove. While these panels won’t be capable of powering your entire house, they can be a fun project to construct in order to power outdoor lighting, or even illuminate that old pitch black shed in the backyard.

It is possible to use either a conventional rechargeable battery cell, but some innovative folks have designed and built their own cells as well, using nothing more than household items, such as a table salt, tap water, and a plastic jug. Don’t expect to power your A/C in the middle of summer from these homemade devices, but you can help do your part by moving towards alternative energy sources with a fun weekend project.

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Handmade Energy: Can it Work for You?