Ideas for solar power in storage shed for minor needs

Quote from ropiv : Recently, we had a new storage shed installed in the backyard, about 50 feet from the house. We don't plan on running electricity to it, but it would be nice to have a little juice. I don't know if this is something that makes reasonable sense or not, but here's my "pie in the sky" wish. Hopefully someone can make some suggestions on how to do this, or just tell me it won't work. I would love to put a small solar panel kit in place that would do two simple things: 1. Be able to charge (over time) the battery packs I use for my electric drills, weed whackers, etc. They currently plug into a standard outlet. 2. Be able to run a light bulb for a few minutes, if needed. Is this something that is typically able to be done with some of the basic solar kits? Can someone point me to maybe some products to read about, or an online article, or any other suggestions. Thanks!

I read your post a while back, and just noticed this.

http://bensoutlet.com/products/ro...ion-sensor

Think it might work?

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but to anyone looking to put solar power in a shed I hope my post may be of help...

I will be erecting a new shed, and due to permitting issues, will be using solar power. I already have an extra battery and an inverter so I will just need to get the harbor freight solar kit http://www.harborfreight.com/45-w...68751.html It is priced at $229 but is usually on sale for $189. They have a coupon every so often that lowers the price to $149 (check eBay).

This may seem expensive for what will essentially be used just to power lights, a fan, and battery chargers, it is a realitivly easy and stress free (compared to the local building/permitting dept) way to get power to my soon to be built shed. Plus, I can always expand the system for more power in the future. My inspiration for this project along with more details on a solar powered shed can be found here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A...ata_player

Disclaimer: always be safe when working with electricity and no I do not work at harbor freight.