| A self-powered flashlight does not require the | | | | Step 4: Now you can place the panel right in front of |
| recharging of battery. You can supply power through | | | | the LED lights. Make sure it will not go out of place |
| the use of solar energy. This is a good way to cut | | | | once you use it. If it is secured tightly, place the top lid |
| back on costs and to help preserve Mother Nature. | | | | back and then reattach the outer covering of the |
| If you already have an existing LED flashlight, you can | | | | flashlight. |
| easily convert into a solar-powered one. Just use the | | | | Step 5: Switch it on for approximately 20 minutes. It will |
| solar panel from a solar calculator. If you have an old | | | | try to absorb solar energy. Afterwards, you can leave |
| calculator there, you can use that panel. | | | | the switch on and it will continue to absorb solar |
| The next steps are what you will follow: | | | | energy. If you want to turn this off, just cover the top |
| Step 1: Using a screwdriver, remove the outer shell of | | | | lid of the flashlight with a dark fabric and tuck it away |
| the calculator. Get a wire cutter and cut the wires that | | | | on a dark place. Now you can enjoy the use of your |
| secure the panel to the calculator. Once you have | | | | solar powered flashlight. |
| removed that, set it aside. Make sure the wires are still | | | | This is a good choice for mountaineers or camping |
| connected to the panel. | | | | enthusiasts. Make it a habit to bring with you a |
| Step 2: Get your LED flashlight. Remove the top lid of | | | | self-powered flashlight and a battery-powered |
| the flashlight head and then remove the outer casing. | | | | flashlight. It is a good choice so you can still have a |
| You might also need the screwdriver to remove the | | | | spare light even though you do not have a spare |
| covering. Now you can see the parallel board of the | | | | battery or you forgot to recharge the battery. |
| flashlight. | | | | Also, this is a good way to conserve energy. During |
| Step 3: Next, get the solar panel and attach the wires | | | | the day, you can have as much solar energy as you |
| to the light parallel board of the flashlight. Afterwards, | | | | can. It provides a cost-effective way of lighting. So try |
| attach it to the switch using a duct tape. | | | | doing this simple project at home. |