DIY: Solar-Cell Rechargeable Batteries
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Energizer Bunny beware!
Knut Karlsen has created a solar-cell charging battery prototype using flexible solar cells from IFE and some older NiMH rechargeable batteries. The batteries are being coined as “SunCast” batteries and work much like a trickle charger.
I’m not sure leaving batteries in the sun for an extended period of time is a great idea. But this is a pretty good first start.
Check out the full post: Rechargeable Batteries with Solar Cells
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