How to obtain free solar panels.

[2die4]

http://postimg.org/image/v7uo5oy6f/This is a very good idea. I'll have to give this a try. This also gave me the idea on where to look post SHTF when asking wouldn't be really necessary. Website: http://http://www.ehow.com/how_2284756_obtain-solar-panels-free.htmlhttp://s23.postimg.org/gbw4y3mrv/solar_panel_pole_mount.jpg

[bacpacker]

Where was this located? I can't make out the writing on the pole.
PSHTF, keep an eye out on highway signs at construction sites, or flashing markers. Probably will have a battery or two on board as well.

[Taz Baby]

I zoomed in and this is the letters I got.
ECOSTROO.

Here is a list of the solar panel manufacturers.

http://www.solarpanelsonline.org/Solar-Manufacturers-s/20.htm

[bacpacker]

Thanks Taz. I like the link you put up.

[2die4]

Where was this located? I can't make out the writing on the pole.
PSHTF, keep an eye out on highway signs at construction sites, or flashing markers. Probably will have a battery or two on board as well.

Sorry it was just a stock photo from Google.

[ditchmedic]

I may or may not have a map marked with most of the permantly afixed solar panels withing an hours drive.

[Caveman Survival]

While not in the same level I've rigged up the small solar panels from solar garden lights to create a panel that recharges AA's and AAA's. You can pick up individual lights for a buck a piece from dollar stores.

I have my goal zero solar kit, but it charges 4 batteries at a time and cost me $100. I also have my solar array rig up which cost me $20 (not including the rechargeables) and can charge 20 batts at a time. Great in a downed grid situation. Perfect for small radios, flashlights, charging electronics, etc.

My next project will be to rig up a solar panel or two directly to a smaller radio that uses AA's. Again... Great for offgrid living.

I have pics somewhere, I will post when I find them

[bacpacker]

Good idea on the solar lights. I didn't realize they put out that much.

Question for you, when you get time would you do a review on the Goal Zero kit? I thought they had more output.

[Caveman Survival]

@bacpacker they don't really put out that much, but when you break open one of those garden lights you'll see that they are charging a battery which has enough juice to power the light. They just continually recharge the battery.

Rigging them to rechargeable batteries that are in a smaller radio should just be a matter of engineering.

And yes, I will do a full review of the Goal Zero 7.

[GlenBev]

I zoomed in and this is the letters I got.
ECOSTROO.

Here is a list of the solar panel manufacturers.

http://www.solarpanelsonline.org/Solar-Manufacturers-s/20.htm
Thanks for sharing out the list. But Can you tell the way to obtain them free..

[Stormfeather]

For some reason out here, on the power lines going thru the countryside, each pole has a 3 panel setup attached to it, (about 4x5 foot square?)so there are ALOT of solar panels in this area that can be harvested PSHTF.

[GlenBev]

I zoomed in and this is the letters I got.
ECOSTROO.

Here is a list of the solar panel manufacturers (http://www.shinesolar.net/products/on-grid-mono-panels).

http://www.solarpanelsonline.org/Sol...urers-s/20.htm
Thanks for sharing out the list. But Can you tell the way to obtain them free..

Ok thanks for reply

[Brownwater Riverrat 13]

And you damn right I'd be scarffin them up. My problem is the only one's that are close to me are way down in Huntsville, that would be like going into a war zone.

[Sniper-T]

watch the construction zones... at least up here, they have flashing signs telling you to slow down, merge etc. most of them are solar powered, on a trailer, and have their own batteries. one stop 'shopping'!

[kellywsmith]

I clicked on the first link for Free Solar panels and it has changed. Here is the new link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2284756_obtain-solar-panels-free.html

[ladyhk13]

I clicked on the first link for Free Solar panels and it has changed. Here is the new link:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2284756_obtain-solar-panels-free.html

Welcome! I think my BIL lives in Sparks...it's right outside of Reno, right?

[Stormfeather]

Welcome! I think my BIL lives in Sparks...it's right outside of Reno, right?
Reno and Sparks are sister citys right beside each other. Cant tell where one ends and the other begins.