[microsound] solar power

[bobby whn <golf_dragon@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

hello,       I have been thinking of whether it would be possible to set up 
solar panels to power
a battery from which i could run a small amount (computer, monitors, 
soundcard and maybe one other thing, all on their own power supplies at the 
moment) of sound-making equipment in the evenings. So far all the sites i 
have found have been firing anti-nuclear-power spiel at me, without much 
info on how i could actually set such a system up, what kind of panels would 
be needed etc..
I live in southern england, not the sunniest of places, but i was thinking 
that maybe the battery could power up during most of the day, so that i 
might use the power entirely from the battery.

I was wondering if any microsounders have personal experience of setting up 
such systems (on a
budget) or any pointers for how I could proceed, (do they need to be 
licenced, or checked by
any safety authority) .   Any information or ideas would be greatly 
appreciated.

thanks .
 Bobby Whelan

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