I did not suspect you are so good with your hands :)
I saw, a few months ago, an article about a new solar panel. You can instal it as a solar panel, with these microscopic cells, or you can paint your roof with the paint which includes the cells. They claimed it is 80% more effective than 'traditional' panels.
Maybe they will start off expensive but the prices fall as sales go up? At least it gives you time to get value out of your present setup.
All ways been good with my hands I have completely stripped a few old mini's years ago and rebuilt them and having won a few trophies atbcar shows for them. Amongst other handy type things. That solar paint sound's intetesting I have heard of a similar thing being developed years ago and never heard anymore. Hope this one comes to market thanks for letting me know.
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