I’d like to get into some small solar projects before committing to a home set up. Something simple, like charging my phone and tablet from a battery/power storage. Something that is scalable to larger electronics.
What are some websites you’d recommend to learn from, and what are trusted companies to buy from?
Thank you for your time!
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scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 8 pts · 129d
Piggybacking here because I'm interested too. I know Harbor Freight have some simple panels that just have an outlet that can do a few hundred watts. I'm thinking about doing that just to play with it, and charge my phone or something
poVoq@slrpnk.net · 5 pts · 129d
There are easy to move and fold up solar-panels for camping that can charge USB devices (like phones or power-banks) and I think larger ones can also charge laptops etc. They are a bit expensive usually, but a nice start and good to have for emergencies as well.
TRBoom@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 129d
Recently I had the same thoughts and got a Jackery 240D with a solar panel. Honestly think it's a bit too expensive and a bit more than what I need. I wish it had a proper outlet on it; that would open up so many options.
Asides from that I quite like it. I can power a laptop and phone for a good long while.
braydan@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 129d
foxymochakitten@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 129d
Like... the sun? Or do you mean deciding where to put the solar panels
Natanael@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 129d
It's glib, but yes, make sure the surface won't get shaded in the next few years
braydan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 129d
Iamsqueegee@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 129d
I literally thought you meant a lamp, for light after dark, and thought, yeah, that makes sense.