It is time that we realize the need to use environmentally generated energy than fuel generated energy. This we can do in our own little way at home to cut down on power bills, hence valuable money as well as do something to save the planet. The nice thing of getting this done is that it is a learning experience for a person and also for an entire family too. Start creating your solar powered battery to yoke the power of the sun, a trip to the hardware shop is required. Learn how to build solar panels.

The advantage of this experiment is to learn about something first-hand what one has only read about. This way you will know what it is for yourself. And your entire family can participate too! To begin, head out to the hardware department.

One does not need more than half square foot copper flashing sheet, an electrical food heater, one container with a large opening, one efficient micro-ammeter, salt, water, sand paper, shears to cut metal and finally two clip leads.

First thing, wash hands to keep clean and dry. Cut a piece of the copper sheeting to the size of the diameter of the electric stove. Now, wash copper sheet with soap to rid it of any oil. With sand paper, clean the sheet really well.

Meanwhile, get the stove started and raise temperature to high. Place the copper sheet on top of it. You will see the sheet changing colors from orange to purple to red and then pink; once it heats further, the colors will go and now the sheet will go dark. Roast the sheet for about half hour.

Upon completion of this process, the sheet has to be cooled off at room temperature. You will notice that it is reducing in size as it gets to a normal temperature. It is during this process one see the accumulation of the dry bits of chemicals on the sheet.

Now, cut another piece of the copper sheet keeping the same size at the first one. Place the two in the bottle whose neck is cut. The sheets should not come in contact with each other. The portion of the sheet that faced up while being heated on the stove must be kept facing outward in the bottle.

Create another copper piece of the same size and place them both inside the big container. Ensure that they do not touch. Remember to keep the side of the sheet facing up on the stove to face outward.

Stir many table spoons of salt into hot tap water and ensure it dissolves entirely. Empty this mixture into the bottle while ensuring that the clip heads remain dry. Allow the sheets to be above water for up to an inch. Your first homemade solar battery is complete!

The cell produces 50 micro amps at 0.25 volts. Do not expect to light bulbs to light or charge batteries with this device. It can be used as a light detector or light meter and it would take acres of them to power your house which would be very expensive.