Sunday several of us gathered at Dr. Richard Komp's house in Jonesport to try our hands at cutting and soldering silicon solar cells for photovoltaic panels. We also tested an experimental hybrid (electricity and hot water) concentrating solar collector being developed there.
After a great spaghetti feast put on by Dr. Komp we watched a slideshow on his solar energy work in Mali, West Africa.
There was also much discussion on how best to take advantage of the present windfall of solar energy...being near the time of the solstice. My 4 golf cart batteries are fully charged before noon so I'm going to try pumping water uphill for the rest of the day to capture that energy. Around about January I'll be wishing I had it.S.E.A.D.S. of Truth

Hey! This is a new blog for posting announcements, event happenings, workshops, etc. involving SEADS and alternative energy in Maine. If you are interested in the subject and would like to get some hands on experience helping out with real world projects involving living on earth and self sufficiency in rural America this might be a place to begin. Leave a comment and check back often!