Used-Solar Panels

Can you use calculator solar panels to store electricity in a battery?

More specifically, a large battery that would have an electrical outlet to be able to use for conventional things. If so, could someone direct me to a website or if some one knows how to make one of these(if its possible) could you possibly teach me how to make one of these? Just wondering.

Yes, but you’d need a lot of them, or you’d need to wait months for the battery to charge. Calculators have relatively cheap, inefficient solar cells.

Get some decent solar panels from an electronics shop and a 12V to 120/240V inverter.

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Fi-Shock SS-440 Solar-Powered Low Impedance 10 Acre Medium-Duty Electric Fence Charger $109.94 The Fi-Shock Solar Fence Controller controls up to 5 miles of electric fence! Recharges its 4 Volt battery with a high efficiency, built-in solar panel. Controller delivers more shocking power than ordinary fencers. Low impedance provides 1/3 less battery drain. U.S.A. Application: Fence controller, Works With: Electrical fences, Amps: 3, Battery Required: Yes, Solar Power Compatible: Yes, Dimensi…

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8 Amp Charge Controller $29.99 A solar charge controller is required for any solar array of 12-Watt or higher. Solar panels are unregulated and can have a-voltage higher than necessary to charge 12-volt batteries. The Nature Power 8-Amp Solar Charge Controller will prevent overcharging of batteries by regulating the-voltage from a 12-volt solar panel to a safe level for charging 12-volt batteries. Designed for use with 12-volt solar panels this solar charge controller is safe for use with up to 8-amp or 130-Watt from a solar array. A simple two LED display shows that the solar panel is functioning and whether your battery is charging or fully charged. The solar controller will also prevent a battery from losing power through the solar panel at night. This solar charge controller is easy to use and easy to set up, great for beginners to solar power, plug and play connections eliminate any fussing with electrical wires. You can connect up to seven Nature Power 18-Watt Solar Panels to one 8-Amp Solar Charge Controller. The charge controller is meant to be permanently connected to the battery and the solar panel even when you are drawing power from the battery. Solar charge controllers should installed close to the battery in a dry and ventilated area. Provides protection to your batteries from overcharging from 12-volt solar panels. Can handle up to 130-watt or 8-amp from a solar array. Cut in voltage of 13-volts, cut out voltage of 14.2-volts. User friendly easy to read two led display shows that your battery is fully charge or is charging. Measures 4 by 5 by 1.5 and weighs less than one pound.

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GANZ Eco-Energy Semi-Flexible Solar Panel – 12W $145.2 Marine Grade Solar Panels – 12WGSP-12GANZ Eco-Energy’s fully weatherproof solar modules are designed to provide clean, quiet and reliable power for rugged marine and other outdoor applications. An unbreakable plastic film surface with semi-flexible aluminum backing make these panels ideal for mounting on flat or gently curved decks. Our solar cells have the industry’s highest conversion efficiency, providing maximum power while taking up less space on deck. Each panel has 4 grommet finished holes for mounting along with 10′ of outdoor rated power cable that connects directly to your battery or a charge controller. Excellent source to trickle charge 12V batteries and other electrical devices.Non-glass designSemi-flexible with aluminum backing for flat to gently curved surfacesFully weatherproof & lightweight designUnbreakable protective plastic film coatingOffered in 6W, 12W, 30W, 40W and 55W6W and 12W panels include cables, fuse, fuse case, diode and terminals2 year materials limited warranty10′ power cable (12 gauge tinned copper)

GANZ Eco-Energy Semi-Flexible Solar Panel – 30W $322.26 Marine Grade Solar Panels – 30WGSP-30GANZ Eco-Energy’s fully weatherproof solar modules are designed to provide clean, quiet and reliable power for rugged marine and other outdoor applications. An unbreakable plastic film surface with semi-flexible aluminum backing make these panels ideal for mounting on flat or gently curved decks. Our solar cells have the industry’s highest conversion efficiency, providing maximum power while taking up less space on deck. Each panel has 4 grommet finished holes for mounting along with 10′ of outdoor rated power cable that connects directly to your battery or a charge controller. Excellent source to trickle charge 12V batteries and other electrical devices.Non-glass designSemi-flexible with aluminum backing for flat to gently curved surfacesFully weatherproof & lightweight designUnbreakable protective plastic film coatingOffered in 6W, 12W, 30W, 40W and 55WA Ganz charge controller is recommended for the 30W, 40W & 55W panels (sold separately)2 year materials limited warranty10′ power cable (12 gauge tinned copper)

GANZ Eco-Energy Semi-Flexible Solar Panel – 40W $425.64 Marine Grade Solar Panels – 40WGSP-40GANZ Eco-Energy’s fully weatherproof solar modules are designed to provide clean, quiet and reliable power for rugged marine and other outdoor applications. An unbreakable plastic film surface with semi-flexible aluminum backing make these panels ideal for mounting on flat or gently curved decks. Our solar cells have the industry’s highest conversion efficiency, providing maximum power while taking up less space on deck. Each panel has 4 grommet finished holes for mounting along with 10′ of outdoor rated power cable that connects directly to your battery or a charge controller. Excellent source to trickle charge 12V batteries and other electrical devices.Non-glass designSemi-flexible with aluminum backing for flat to gently curved surfacesFully weatherproof & lightweight designUnbreakable protective plastic film coatingOffered in 6W, 12W, 30W, 40W and 55WA Ganz charge controller is recommended for the 30W, 40W & 55W panels (sold separately)2 year materials limited warranty10′ power cable (12 gauge tinned copper)