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Willie Said:

How do you make a solar powered oven?

We Answered:

Build It Solar has lots of different designs for making solar ovens. http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Coo… The main idea is to make a reflective surface, usually with aluminum foil, and focus the sun's energy into a box. You can see a store bought one here http://www.altestore.com/store/Energy-Ef…

Beatrice Said:

How to make the best solar powered oven?

We Answered:

Cool project. Its all going to be about concentrating the sun's rays onto one location. Mirrors, lenses and thermal insulation are three things you might consider using.

1 - Lenses can be used to focus sunlight onto one designated 'hot spot',
2 - Mirrors can be used to capture extra light and focus it back onto your 'hot spot',
3 - Thermal insulation will help stop any 'captured' heat from escaping and thus lowering the temperature.

Susan Said:

How to make a solar powered ipod charger?

We Answered:

If you manage this then please leave feedback on your chosen best answer, this is a great creation.

Sergio Said:

Do they make solar power generators?My husband says it's impossible!?

We Answered:

Yes, there are photovoltaic solar panels which convert the sun's radiation directly into electricity. This technology is over 100 years old.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltai…

There is also concentrated solar thermal energy, which concentrates the heat of the sun onto a small area. This heats a fluid and causes it to expand, which drives a turbine, similar to most other forms of power generation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concentrate…

Again, another very old technology. Your husband clearly has no idea what he's talking about.

Vanessa Said:

how can I make my own solar power from scratch?

We Answered:

reflect it in to your house

a metal in dry humidity when radiated with sun will accumulate static electric,,,,,