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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Curmudgeoness

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6. Every step in the right direction is a good step.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 08:09 PM

Jul 2013

I can see that this is impractical, and is not meant to be a consumer product, but at least they are looking at new ideas.

I remember the days of computers that took up whole floors of buildings....and they didn't even have a great amount of function. This is one of those steps toward practical solar energy. I can't wait until they design devises that will cover every roof of homes and cars.

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Volvo sunshade charges with solar power [View all] Sherman A1 Jul 2013 OP

looks pretty cool. mopinko Jul 2013 #1

Takes up a few parking spaces and another few days to charge the car. tinrobot Jul 2013 #2

It does have some design problems Sherman A1 Jul 2013 #3

This isn't intended to be a consumer offering kristopher Jul 2013 #4

Cool. cbayer Jul 2013 #5

Every step in the right direction is a good step. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #6

Great comparison with the computers. cbayer Jul 2013 #7

About those solar sheets Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #8

I have not actually seen them, but from what I understand, they cbayer Jul 2013 #9

I love summer, so yes, I am enjoying it. Curmudgeoness Jul 2013 #10