6. Hurricane Sandy caused huge power outages along the East Coast last year. Even in Cleveland, I went without power for 5 days. This is nothing compared to the devastation in New York, New Jersey and other areas along the East Coast. But it was still embarrassing how helpless and depressed it made me feel. I couldn’t believe in an age where we’ve landed a space craft on Mars we can’t have reliable back-up power. The truth is, with solar we can have back-up power. But until it’s available in every Home Depot across the country, we tend to forget it’s an option. I hope that changes in time.
Purvi says
Anyone have other ideas based on solar??
JayKayTee says
Well, Monsanto and Dupont & petrochemical products aren’t so great – in hindsight
Talmage Bassham says
The shipping container is a great idea for domestic use also. I know building contractors have their offices in these.
Nic says
Keith obviously they are not chargin a phone at night. This is why the image are shown charging in the day time. Also if you home has a solar array on top with a battery back up; your house will remain powered in the event of a power failure. In a smart grid community a power out will have a limited effect on these houses because they are sharing power with one another.
Andreas says
Very nice news. I’m tired of crime, let’s report some more “progress for people”
Mike says
Add a battery pack and they could charge at night.
keith says
Yes another good Idea but in general most solar plants shut down in a power failure!!
Keith says
Now that’s a good idea for solar
Keith says
I’m sorry but you won’t solar charge anything over night by your bedside!!