Running o the sun

Wouldn't it be great if we had an outlet? Something to keep a laptop working for the two hours to watch a movie, keep a small lamp on to read a book, or keep a radio working without chewing up batteries? Maybe make some toast?

Of course, we probably don't have enough sun to be able to charge our mobile phones (which don't get a signal), but. . .

So here's a first collection of solar links.

In truth, I haven't read all of the following links, but thought this would be a good place to assemble and share them. Feel free to add, or if the links suck, delete.

Reading

This includes experiments, basic system descriptions and articles describing solar systems, or in some cases, small scale solar systems.

The Solar Dorm Room

The Solar Bedroom

The crazy $600 DIY solar power freak

A Mother Earth News Article on DIY solar (with link to Gaiam for a Buy-it-yourself Kit)

The off the hook shenanigans of a Bob with a plan and a panel

Buying

The alternative energy store

The link below will take you to a pretty good system overview page. They also sell stuff.
The affordable energy store

This link has a bunch of options, but the one I linked is for the lazy PV person.
Sundance Solar