Do-Yourself-Solar Technologies

dadsolar.com is the web-site of downeast alternative design. 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

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.

E-mail - dadsolar@yahoo.com

             seads20@yahoo.com

             sunwatt@juno.com

Phone - (516) 669-2442

             (207) 483-2764

             (207) 497-2204

             (207) 356-0225

Web links -

        www.seadsoftruth.webs.com (SEADS)

          www.mainesolar.org  (MeSEA)

A soldered string of PV cells, ready for placement (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, Grange.

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