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Solar Power From Home Curtains

Posted by samzenpus on from the don't-let-the-cat-climb-them dept.

kaliann writes "With the push for more sustainable energy, easy DIY kits for alternative energy sources are likely to become quite popular in the coming years. We may see some big improvements in our ability to 'green up' if these photovoltaic curtains become widely available."

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  1. I have only one question... by GigaHurtsMyRobot · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does the carpet match the drapes?

  2. Overheard in 2015 by Renderer+of+Evil · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Close the damn curtains! Battlestar Galactica marathon starts tonight."

  3. Re:But they only produce power-- by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 4, Funny

    they only produce power when the curtains are closed.

    Right... Right, like you're sitting there posting your comments on Slashdot wiht all the curtains drawn.

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  4. Two ways to look at this... by credd144az · · Score: 5, Funny

    Summer months in the Desert: Closing drapes helps keep heat out, solar technology helps to power the Air Conditioner.

    Non-summer months everywhere else: Close the curtains to power the lights that you need because the curtains are closed.

  5. Re:But they only produce power-- by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Why not use them to power a low energy bulb to light the now darkened room?

  6. Re:But they only produce power-- by Ethanol-fueled · · Score: 4, Funny

    It also allows you to simultaneously read slashdot and jack off to pornography without the neighbors and mailman peeking in.

  7. Re:I doubt it... by Aphoxema · · Score: 2, Funny

    I salvage all sorts of stuff, but not really to save money as much as spare the costs I don't have the money for.

    I'm saving money using a laptop instead of my desktop which uses about 2.3 times as much power. It's not to go green, I just almost had a heart attack when I saw my electric bill was 173 dollars for the month and I'm still past due putting me at 368.

    I didn't think one computer, one air conditioner, and 2 lightbulbs that are hardly on would have cost so much. Oh, and a fridge. And two ceiling fans. And a microwave... and my alarm clock and cell phone charger and all the things I keep plugged in even though I know I'm still using electricity... and... and...

    Oh damnit I'm stupid DX

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  8. Great by ZarathustraDK · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now I just have to block out the sun to get light in my room.

    If only there was an easier way...

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  9. Re:But they only produce power-- by trjonescp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Slashdot is my pornography you insensitive cod!

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  10. Re:But they only produce power-- by rishistar · · Score: 2, Funny

    But I live in the basement you insensitive clod!

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  11. Re:But they only produce power-- by blind+monkey+3 · · Score: 3, Funny

    I knew something was wrong, I've been reading the porn and jacking off to... aahhh!

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