Do-Yourself-Solar Technologies

Dads, Inc.! Downeast Alternative Design Solar, is now an official non-profit, Ed. Corp. registered with the Maine Sec. of State, 2011.

 dadsolar.com is the web-site of downeast alternative design solar. We are a project of S.E.A.D.S. of Truth, Inc., working in conjunction with MeSEA, Maine Solar Energy Association and Skyheat Associates. Our purpose is "to promote awareness of solar energy capabilities and demonstrate appropriate alternative techniques, stressing voluntary cooperation and mutual aid, while working toward self-sufficiency and a world at peace."

What We Do

Do-yourself-solar technologies are helping folks make and assemble their own solar electric - photovoltaic (PV) modules and solar thermal (heat and hot-water) panels. We schedule and carry out hands-on seminars and workshops in Maine as well as many other places that folks are interested in "working towards self-sufficiency".

A hand-made 60w PV module on display powering a radio at WERU fair in Maine, June, 2007.

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We offer free consultation for those desiring a more self-reliant lifestyle.

We are a not-for-profit, Solar educational Corp. doing hands-on seminars for 30 years.

We also design and facilitate do-yourself solar greenhouse construction; Solar cookers and food dryers; and thermal projects for heat and hot-water.

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Solar PV workshop participants check string of cells for voltage and amps before encapsulation in 60W PV module.          Harrington, Me, Grange - Feb 17, 2008.

Some of the PV workshop participants at the soldering table, May '09 Pottstown, PA

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MESEA and Concerns of Spreading Do-Yourself-Solar Information...

After hearing concerns from those involved with MESEA, and talking to others, we have tried to give a short explanation of why MESEA is not concerned with the do-yourself-solar PV assembly workshop information being used by those who have experienced it.

The reason we give the workshops, is to further our efforts, by spreading the low-tech, do-yourself methods and help those with low skill levels, create a self-reliant lifestyle for themselves and their families. This work, around the world, has helped those with less education and opportunities, establish PV “cottage industries” that will benefit their communities and neighbors.

We function as a not-for-profit corporation. Again, our desire is to spread the technology, to help create the beneficial effects between communities, local and world-wide, of self-reliance and sharing. Those who would “profit” by using these simple, low-tech methods are invited to do so, as long as the credit is given to those who have developed the methods used.

The same philosophy is attached to other do-yourself-solar projects included in the Maine Solar Primer and on more and more web-sites. Please feel free to help us spread this technology, so those less fortunate may feel the benefits and excitement of creating something that can give them a step towards self-reliant lifestyle and world peace. A world that is not profiting on the exploitation of each other, for non-renewable resources, will be that much closer to reaching true peace.

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Solar PV assembly workshop participant, April, 2011, in Brooklyn, NY, solders cells for a string to be included in 60W PV module for roof garden use at the Commons. Photo by Mishon, thanks.

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Dadsolar, Inc., learning facilitator, John Burke, with PV workshop participants, test a 60W PV module, at the Brooklyn Commons, roof garden. The PV will power a garden fountain and possible irrigation system. This photo by Mishon, April, 2011, thanks.

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Solar PV workshop soldering table, ready for participants to solder the strings for a 60W PV module. Photo by Otto, Brooklyn, NY, April, 2011.

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A familiar scene, PV assembly workshop participants, solder cells for PV strings, to be used in the 60W PV module. Alley Pond Environmental Center, Douglaston, Queens, NYC, May 14, 2011...          This workshop is a NYSES / MeSEA, co-production.

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An enthusiastic group, around the encapsulated 60W PV module. At the APEC PV workshop, May 14, 2011. This workshop is a NYSES / MeSEA, coop workshop.
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John Burke, of DADSolar, Inc., and the MeSEA workshop facilitator, prepares soldering board for group at NESEA-NJ PV assembly workshop, So. Plainfield, NJ, March, 2011. This workshop was hosted by New York Solar Energy Society, (NYSES), an ASES Chapter.

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Dr. Richard Komp, presenting "Solar Oven, EVA encapsulation" power-point, at the ASES Conference, Raleigh, NC, May 18, 2011.

The enthusiastic crowd was interested in this latest innovation for the Third-World PV "Cottage Industry", now in 12 countries.  Skyheat Associates and MeSEA are promoting the effort to establish sustainable renewable energy business development for communities in the third-world.

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DADSOLAR is buying the Solar Home of Dr. Richard Komp, Jonesport, Maine, Get involved!

Jonesport, Maine, Solar home, east side, Oct. '09-----------------------------
Dr. Komp on South side deck with PV array, Oct. '09---------------------------------University of Maine, Orono, Professors, workshop participants, help John Burke prepare the soldered strings for encapsulation. Jonesport, Maine, Oct. 2011, DADS, Inc. / MeSEA solar PV assembly workshop. ---------------------------------------
South view of Indian River from living room, looking over south deck. Solar home, Oct '09, low-tide.-------------------------- We are looking for folks who would like to be part of ...DADS, Inc.-Downeast Alternative Design Solar                  A Solar Educational Communityat the Jonesport, Maine, solar home!

Call Us Today!

Please contact us today. We are always eager to help folks determine how solar and other renewable energy technologies may help them and help solve the problems of our planet.

Phone: (207)-546-1639

           (207)-497-2204

           (207)-356-0225

           (516)-669-2442

           (207)-483-2764

E-mail - dadsolar@yahoo.com

seadsmaine@yahoo.com

sunwatt@juno.com

Web links -

www.seadsoftruth.webs.com(SEADS)

www.mainesolar.org (MeSEA)

A soldered string of PV cells, ready forplacement (with 3 others), on 60w PV module.

Our low-tech approach allows anyone to gain skills in this important field and become part of the solution.

----------------------------Preparing for final wiring and framing of 60W module - Feb 17, 2008 - Harrington, Me, Oceola Grange.

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Handmade PV rack for 49, 60W PV modules, assembled at St. George PV workshop Fall 2008.

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Charles a solar enthusiast from Rhode Island, soldering a string of cells for PV encapsulation. During the Solar PV Spring Intensive, Jonesport. ME - Apr. 2011.

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John and Charles at PV Spring Intensive Assembly workshop, April, 2011, set glass onto 3 strings of 12 solar cells. A 36 cell, 60W PV module. Four modules, assembled during the PV Spring Intensive, will be installed at Jonesport, ME, solar seminar center.

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Solar PV powered clock at Manhattan Comprehensive HS, NYC, 2011. This PV module uses ambiant light, in indoor atrium, to supply power for 3V time piece.

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Any weight may be used in low-tech laminating process, to help the air-bubbles out the edge of the glass, during encapsulation of the PV module. The table is level, photo by Mishon, Apr, 2011, Bklyn, NY.

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PV workshop participant, solders finishing touches on PV string, before testing. The positive ribbons must be added onto the back of the last cell. Photo by Otto, thanks, Brooklyn, NY, April, 2011.

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Participant at NESEA-NJ / NYSES / MeSEA cooperative PV assembly workshop, March, 2011, prepares to solder PV cells for the first time. The 4 strings of 9 cells, will be used in the 60W PV module completed that day, at the So. Plainfield, NJ site. (Due to unforseen events, some folks had to leave before the final framing, and were able to attend our Brooklyn, NY workshop a few weeks later, in April.)

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Close-up of cut PV cells, being soldered in series, for impromptu battery charger assembly workshop at ASES Conference, Ralrigh, NC. May 18, 2011.

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Final wiring of battery charger, at ASES Conference hallway, PV workshop, May 18, 2011, Raleigh, NC. The AA, C or D size, solar "trickle charge", -battery charger, can charge regular Alkaline, as well as, "re-chargble" batteries. The case is made for MeSEA,by the Penobscot Indian Nation, Old Town, Maine.

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Interested ASES Conference attendees, marvel at the solar PV battery charger, impromptu workshop, in the hall of Raleigh Convention Center, May 18, 2011.

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DADS, Inc. learning facilitator, John Burke, applies first application of liquid silicon encapsulant, at MeSEA PV assembly workshop, Jonesport, Maine, solar home, Oct. 2011.

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South side of solar home, Jonesport, Maine. Greenhouse and PV Hybrid panel, from deck, Oct. '09.

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 DADS, Inc., is looking for a few "Good Folks" interested in being part of a new Intentional Solar Community & School, established in Jonesport, Maine.

Extensive re-build and additional space to be constructed at 5 acre, ocean view, solar home site.

     Time-Share Opportunities!

What an opportunity for individuals and families, to experience the self-reliant lifestyle. This time-share development, along with the full-time participantion, will allow folks to experience a solar educational community based atmosphere on the rugged Maine coast! Please call phone #s listed below, thanks.

Call: (207)-546-1639

        (207)-497-2204

        (516)-669-2442