john@hp-pcd.UUCP (john) (03/12/85)
<<< Your best bet may be the Sears Rec vechicle and camping catalog. They have a lot of 12VDC appliances as well as some solar panels that are designed to recharge a car battery during the day. At least it gives you a good ideal of the prices. The last time I checked solar cells were just barely at a break even point for energy. This means it will generate enough energy during its lifetime to make another cell. The only time that they make any economic sense is when the application is not close to the power grid. Otherwise going off line is only a symbolic gesture. But if it makes you feel good then do it. John Eaton !hplabs!hp-pcd!john