solar blinds

Interesting idea, though perhaps not for Windows. A panel that tracks the sun for power efficiency that only sticks out an inch from the wall. Of course it would have to be much sturdier for outside use.

When I was not home I closed all my blinds. Wouldn't want some automated system opening them for thieves to look in!

Anyway, Who would want them opening and closing and opening a little and then closing every time a cloud passed over the sun all day long. :?

Hi MrWizard,

As far as I can see, it appears to cost over $7 per watt. A ridiculous price.

let me guess
Apartment owners etc..Means micro grid tie inverters from each blind that plug into an outlet in your apartment

Hundreds of dollars per window blind
A few cents a day in kw hrs generated, years to pay back the cost of one blind

This is a solution looking for a problem

No thank you

Umm I think you are teasing me. These solar blinds produce electricity. The adjust the angle of the of the blades to produce maximum energy.

Lwiddis wrote:
Rock, Walmart will sell these new solar blinds for five bucks.

Get out! You mean I've been buying the manual ones for 4 bucks and for a dollar more I could have the solar ones!!!? :B

So 'why' is this scammer getting money from a kickstarter site?:?

Rock, Walmart will sell these new solar blinds for five bucks.

:S

What's next when a person can't give one twist on a rod of a $4.00 louvered blind from Walmart!