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CLIMATE SPECTATOR: A breath of fresh Eyre?
A study into a possible self-funding green grid on the Eyre Peninsula shows that some areas of renewable resources don't hinge on government support – they just need the rules to change. 4 Aug 2010 10:12 AM
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Solar Power Questions:
CAN A SOLAR PANEL FROM A CALCULATOR POWER A FLASHLIGHT BULB?
TRY TO DO A PROJECT FOR SCHOOL
not likely- a calculator is based on metal oxide semiconductors- they are voltage driven devices and require very low power levels. If you are thinking of using a standard light bulb they are incandescent and have a dramatically higher power demand. you might get away with using an led lamp from a solid state flashlight, but the bright white/blue leds still have a significant power demand. if you've got a bunch of old solar calculators you could build an array that would drive the leds sufficiently, but it'd take a few.
