Project 2

This will be a more pracical test, as I intend to replace 2each 4watt night lights with the high intensity LEDs from the set I have equivalent to these Malibu 4-Piece Accent Lighting Solar Tier Light.

I have 2 options for this, I can either install more of the caps on the porch roof to charge the "AA" NiMHs, or I can use the ICP Global Batterysaver PhotoVoltaic Panels that I purchased from Walmart last year. I think I'm going to try the LEDs first, as it is a simpler system to set up for now. Although, the use of the LEDs with the BB 12v 7Ah battery is a pretty viable alternative, as well.

One of the lights is always on, in my basement/utility room, and it's dark with out it. Normally that would be no problem, but it is on the way to my kitchen, so I like to see what I'm barking my shin on when I get the late night snacks. BTW, this costs about $5.00 per year to operate. The other light is in the back bedroom, and is photo cell controlled, so it's only on when it's dark, for a cost of about $2.00 - $2.50 per year. Admittedly not much of a savings, but a start.

See the plans, and useful products at pasolarhome.com