The sun is the perfect source for clean, free energy, but sometimes the technology to harvest our nearest star’s power can be a bit expensive. So why not take matters into your own hands and create your own DIY solar charger? With just a basic mint tin, some wire and a few solar components, you can make your own phone charger on the cheap to create your own free, portable solar charging.

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