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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. 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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  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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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