$30 solar panel made of hair

Avatard · 09-12-2009, 02:44 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...uman-hair.html

101lifts2 · 09-12-2009, 03:25 PM

Solar panels are really not the answer because they only provide power in sunlight or they need DC storage batteries to harness energy for nighttime use. The use of hair to replace the silicon is OK, but solar panel cost is not the big downside to its use.

We need to use nuclear power.

Avatard · 09-12-2009, 03:38 PM

Spoken like someone with central air.

For many, a panel such as this...even without storage batteries, could run a pump to fill a water tower, and provide water for a remote town.

You're thinking what's more efficient on a grand scale. Some people can't think past a clean drink of water. Re-calibrate.

Maybe this invention can help people...and ya gotta at least give the motherfucker MacGyver props out the ass.

goof2 · 09-12-2009, 04:31 PM

I hope it actually works, and generates the claimed power. Running a pump that could fill a water tower is more than a little beyond this cell's capabilities, but a small bank of them could provide very basic electricity for a small village.

101lifts2 · 09-12-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

Spoken like someone with central air.

For many, a panel such as this...even without storage batteries, could run a pump to fill a water tower, and provide water for a remote town.

You're thinking what's more efficient on a grand scale. Some people can't think past a clean drink of water. Re-calibrate.

Maybe this invention can help people...and ya gotta at least give the motherfucker MacGyver props out the ass.

Yes being an engineer I don't want to take away from his discovery. It's actually rather cool and could work in rual areas instead of burning fossil fuels. On a larger scale and in densly populated areas, it is not very feasible.

Adeptus_Minor · 09-13-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

Spoken like someone with central air.

Maybe this invention can help people...and ya gotta at least give the motherfucker MacGyver props out the ass.

hey, I like my central air.

Seriously though, that is very cool and useful technology, particularly for the place it's being tested.
I wish implementation would catch up with innovation just a little bit.

Particle Man · 09-13-2009, 10:15 PM

I have central air... I open the door to the cellar and use a fan to blow the cool air into my house.

Dave · 09-14-2009, 12:30 AM

i see a crudely cobbled together piece of crap

9v output for $40

maybe the author should have looked up the current going rate for silicon cells at that output, you could have four of them for that price. of course why would i assume he could operate something so simple as google when he misspells edison

btw i repaired a 30 amp blade fuse in my van yesterday with a chewing gum wrapper. wheres my macgyver props?

Homeslice · 09-14-2009, 12:58 AM

goof2 · 09-14-2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

i see a crudely cobbled together piece of crap

9v output for $40

maybe the author should have looked up the current going rate for silicon cells at that output, you could have four of them for that price. of course why would i assume he could operate something so simple as google when he misspells edison

btw i repaired a 30 amp blade fuse in my van yesterday with a chewing gum wrapper. wheres my macgyver props?

How many amps or watts are you getting for $10?

09-12-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
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101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Solar panels are really not the answer because they only provide power in sunlight or they need DC storage batteries to harness energy for nighttime use. The use of hair to replace the silicon is OK, but solar panel cost is not the big downside to its use. We need to use nuclear power. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

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Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Spoken like someone with central air. For many, a panel such as this...even without storage batteries, could run a pump to fill a water tower, and provide water for a remote town. You're thinking what's more efficient on a grand scale. Some people can't think past a clean drink of water. Re-calibrate. Maybe this invention can help people...and ya gotta at least give the motherfucker MacGyver props out the ass. __________________ Insert free thought here.

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Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I have central air... I open the door to the cellar and use a fan to blow the cool air into my house. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i see a crudely cobbled together piece of crap 9v output for $40 maybe the author should have looked up the current going rate for silicon cells at that output, you could have four of them for that price. of course why would i assume he could operate something so simple as google when he misspells edison btw i repaired a 30 amp blade fuse in my van yesterday with a chewing gum wrapper. wheres my macgyver props? __________________ TWF Post whore #6 Last edited by Dave; 09-14-2009 at 12:32 AM..

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goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I hope it actually works, and generates the claimed power. Running a pump that could fill a water tower is more than a little beyond this cell's capabilities, but a small bank of them could provide very basic electricity for a small village.

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