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    <title>How to Build a Soda Can Heater</title>
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    <author>falling_stone</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Soda-Can-Heater/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFN/W28A/GF06T23Z/FFNW28AGF06T23Z.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Soda Can Solar Space heater  This is a basic &quot;how to&quot; on creating your own soda can space heater. Several videos can be found on the net, but none of them really provide a step by step guide. I put this entire unit together with about 10 total hours of actual labor. If you have a source of cans, lum...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/falling_stone/">falling_stone</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Soda-Can-Heater/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 9 Oct 2010 09:28:03 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Solar Spa Heater</title>
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    <author>petastream</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview-2/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/D663/H19RHGMH/FSOD663H19RHGMH.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Well it's that time of the year again here in Southern California time to fill up the spa and break out the BBQs. This has become a yearly ritual as well as a scathing reminder that electricity is not free.  Any how my wife has been wanting to move in a greener direction and has been rather matter a...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/petastream/">petastream</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Overview-2/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:59:19 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Chispito Wind Generator</title>
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    <author>velacreations</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Chispito-Wind-Generator/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->The Chispito Wind Generator was designed to be simple and efficient with fast and easy construction.  There are no limits to what you can do with wind power.  There is nothing more rewarding and empowering than making a wind powered generator from scrap materials.  Most of the tools and materials in...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/velacreations/">velacreations</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Chispito-Wind-Generator/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 8 Mar 2006 18:59:57 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Assembling a BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo Solar Battery Charger Kit</title>
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    <author>ryochiji</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-a-BootstrapSolar-Chi-qoo-Solar-Battery-/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6X/2I3K/GVZOI2VH/F6X2I3KGVZOI2VH.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->The BootstrapSolar Chi-qoo is an Open Source&nbsp;KickStarter-funded battery charger kit for recharging or powering small electronic devices like smart phones, iPads, Kindle tablets, Arduino boards, EL wire, and others. It comes as an easy-to-assemble DIY kit that only requires a screw driver and some gl...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/ryochiji/">ryochiji</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-a-BootstrapSolar-Chi-qoo-Solar-Battery-/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:32:32 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>Poor Man&apos;s Radio Telescope</title>
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    <author>z0rb</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Man-s-Radio-Telescope/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQV/74FR/OOFEYVZDVH7/FQV74FROOFEYVZDVH7.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->A way to peer into the radiosky using little more then junk found on the side of the road.     Remembering back to my 10th birthday. I recall receiving a book on outer space. I believe it was published by National Geographic. This was by far my most prized book in my somewhat limited collection of t...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/z0rb/">z0rb</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Poor-Man-s-Radio-Telescope/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:04:03 PST</pubDate>
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    <title>How to MAKE PV Solar Panels</title>
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    <author>VIRON</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-MAKE-PV-Solar-Panels/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/12RV/F54HOEY0/FAF12RVF54HOEY0.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This is not &quot;How to make PV Solar Cells&quot;. It is possible to home-make Copper Oxide and other kinds of materials but that is a whole nother story which I may do in the future.  I may be a little bit ambitious to try to show you how I made PV Solarpanels out of various types of cells I collected and h...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/VIRON/">VIRON</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-MAKE-PV-Solar-Panels/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:09:06 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Homemade 63 Watt Solar Panel</title>
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    <author>airsofter1</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-63-Watt-Solar-Panel/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/F3P8/FZWXPICL/FNEF3P8FZWXPICL.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I am a young person interested in solar energy. I decided to build a solar panel. I am young and if I can do it then anybody else can to. I will take you through everything from building the frame to soldering. When this is completed this will give you 63 watts of free energy that is good for campin...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/airsofter1/">airsofter1</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-63-Watt-Solar-Panel/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:54:21 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>A Simple Solar Charging Station</title>
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    <author>caperren</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Solar-Charging-Station/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/BEG6/GQTM739V/FR5BEG6GQTM739V.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hi, my name is Corwin and this instructable will be a guide for the process I used to build six solar powered charging stations as part of my Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts. My main goal when I designed these stations was to make it easy to replicate and buy parts for. Please leave comme...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/caperren/">caperren</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Simple-Solar-Charging-Station/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:10:18 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Solar Concentrator</title>
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    <author>Magnelectrostatic</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Concentrator/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ZO9C/GQ5PW928/FKQZO9CGQ5PW928.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->A few months ago I got into my car, and it was really hot. (over 100 degrees, I was really interested so I checked it with a thermometer) This inspired me to build a solar oven, I mean, if my car can get that hot, just imagine if heat was actually the goal. I built this&nbsp;http://www.instructables.com/...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/Magnelectrostatic/">Magnelectrostatic</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Concentrator/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:47:51 PDT</pubDate>
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    <title>Make A Handheld Solar Power Supply</title>
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    <author>slchorne</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Handheld-Solar-Power-Supply/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/X52E/F5LD3Q8H/F51X52EF5LD3Q8H.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I wanted to take a solar path light and turn it into some sort of self charging portable battery pack.With a little bit of work it was surprisingly simple.You will need :- Some solar path lights (get the ones that can be easily dis-assembled)- Some small gauge wire- An 'Altoids' tin- A 1/4&quot; mono aud...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/slchorne/">slchorne</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Handheld-Solar-Power-Supply/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-Solar-Panels-for-Windows-VERY-Easy/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2M/FV7F/GI0TJK7E/F2MFV7FGI0TJK7E.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->    Ohio Mike&nbsp;introduces this project by video.               &nbsp;               &nbsp;         If you do Twitter... Please follow me there too&nbsp;http://twitter.com/iSMTV    I was watching my first video again originally describing the project and discovered this...    The day I made this video the ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/OhMike/">OhMike</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Foil-Solar-Panels-for-Windows-VERY-Easy/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/kiteboat/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/UXPY/FWX11RB7/FIMUXPYFWX11RB7.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Solara is dismasted, so let's power it with gigantic kites!There's no mast and rigging in the way, so it's a perfect opportunity.This ible is a composite image of what a kiteboating excursion on the Free Yacht is like, the photos are from various outings.Max Stephenson video. Many thanks to him, Lis...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/TimAnderson/">TimAnderson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/kiteboat/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Sun-Bottles/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWM/G9PZ/GC4GD2R2/FWMG9PZGC4GD2R2.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->AKA: Solar powered walkway version 2  This is my second use of a distributed solar lighting system, where the panel can sit somewhere in the sun and send power to the lights that are in a shaded spot.&nbsp; I guess its kind of a half step between solar garden lights and wiring your home for solar power.&nbsp;...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/depotdevoid/">depotdevoid</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Sun-Bottles/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Setup/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/GQGZ/FUVSGZA3/FJ3GQGZFUVSGZA3.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This instructable will tell you how I went about building a 12v Solar setup to run my Air Cooler during our hot Summer and a 12v 120 litre Fridge/Freezer during the cooler months.  It will include some of the things I got right and the things I got wrong while building my &quot;Sun Suckers&quot;.  Please keep...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/Rob+Patterson/">Rob Patterson</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Setup/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-folding-15-Watt-Solar-Panel/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7U/8GW7/GC7F5GFR/F7U8GW7GC7F5GFR.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Several years ago I built a 60 Watt solar panel. It's a great panel. I still use it a lot. However, it is big, and heavy, and I don't always need 60 Watts of power. Sometimes I just need a little power for a portable device or two. I'd like to be able to charge up my cell phone, or MP3 player withou...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/mdavis19/">mdavis19</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-folding-15-Watt-Solar-Panel/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 1 Aug 2010 06:39:40 PDT</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/miniSADbot-outdoor-edition/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRK/2KGW/GBV5RMHG/FRK2KGWGBV5RMHG.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This miniSADbot was created for the Kickstarter backers who supported the original SADbot exhibit that Ben Leduc-Mills and I created.&nbsp; Thank you!&nbsp; Here you will learn what to do with the kit of parts we sent you.&nbsp; If you didn't back the project but still want to make one, a full parts list is includ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/dustynrobots/">dustynrobots</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/miniSADbot-outdoor-edition/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>gwylan</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Foil-Glue-The-Solar-Funnel-Cooker/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/4EA7/GB3XJEV6/FIK4EA7GB3XJEV6.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->When the temperature hit 100&deg;F this June I knew I had to avoid lighting my propane stove during the day. I have a box-style cardboard solar oven which I've used for years for granola and beans and even a pie now and again. However, it's bulky to haul out just to heat soup for lunch. Research led me ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/gwylan/">gwylan</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Foil-Glue-The-Solar-Funnel-Cooker/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <author>hastyhost</author>
    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Panel/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/ZR32/FX5573IM/FDYZR32FX5573IM.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Currently I'm a college student studying computer engineering, and this summer while I was on break I decided I wanted to learn more about solar energy and how to build a solar panel from scratch. My main reason for looking to build it myself was to learn how it all worked, and the next reason was d...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/hastyhost/">hastyhost</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-Solar-Panel/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Hybrid-solar-panel-photovoltaic-and-thermal/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/USR2/G8VVDISN/FOZUSR2G8VVDISN.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Some time ago I&nbsp;bought some PV cells (6&quot;x3&quot;, from rebeccayi0904 on ebay, very nice seller!) with intention of building a PV&nbsp;panel (after reading a plaethora of instructables on solar panels here!).&nbsp; While testing the individual cells out there in the sun I&nbsp;noticed that they got quite hot.&nbsp; I&nbsp;then re...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/carlos1w/">carlos1w</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Hybrid-solar-panel-photovoltaic-and-thermal/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/CERC-Green-Solar-Oven/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/PEIL/G825HYS7/F78PEILG825HYS7.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->A solar oven is a great way to conserve resources and tap into the wealth of energy that hits the Earth every day.&nbsp; In this Instructable, we will show you how to construct a high efficiency solar oven out of mostly waste or scrap parts you probably have lying around your house.&nbsp; The intention here i...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/3point2/">3point2</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/CERC-Green-Solar-Oven/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Heater/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/3YWX/ADLEYF7I3IE/FLB3YWXADLEYF7I3IE.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->This is a solar air convection heater for my garage that is powered by the low angle winter sun. It's easy to build and it works very well. With enough building insulation, this can be a primary heat source with a secondary needed for cloudy days. The idea and design is from Mother Earth News Decemb...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/robbtoberfest/">robbtoberfest</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Heater/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Solar-Powered-Walkway/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/7S0R/G47KOKHE/FZV7S0RG47KOKHE.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->I sure loves me some sun jars!&nbsp; They incorporate several of my favorite things to mess around with:&nbsp; LEDs, Solar panels, hot glue, man it's all there and they look great to boot!  However, there is one big fat problem:&nbsp; the sun!&nbsp; When it's dark out, oftentimes the places I'd really like to have a li...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/depotdevoid/">depotdevoid</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Solar-Powered-Walkway/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:18:40 PST</pubDate>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Sun-Jar/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/R1V7/VS4EUR4U6HE/F4KR1V7VS4EUR4U6HE.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->A solar-powered LED lighted cookie jar reminiscent of the Sun Jar designed by Tobias Wong.&quot;Jam jars store jam, the Sun jar collects and stores sunshine so that you can use it at night.&quot;Pass around the sunshine, Sunshine. (_)vComponents:1. Ikea glass jar (AUD$3.00)2. Solar garden light (AUD$10.00)3. ...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/cre8tor/">cre8tor</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Sun-Jar/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-60-Watt-Solar-Panel/"><img src="http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/EALB/FKX1AIAF/FI3EALBFKX1AIAF.SMALL.jpg" align="left" hspace="10"></a><!--dda7bd42579b4dc0937c45f979fc5c69-->Several years ago I bought some remote property in Arizona. I am an astronomer and wanted a place to practice my hobby far away from the terrible light pollution found near cities of any real size. I found a great piece of property. The problem is, it's so remote that there is no electric service av...<br/>By: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/member/mdavis19/">mdavis19</a><br><br><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-60-Watt-Solar-Panel/">Continue Reading &raquo;</a>]]></description>
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