Thank you so much for this thread! I am trying to find a way to supply energy. I was wanting to try this http://www.amazon.com/Instapark%C2%AE-High-Efficiency-Mono-Crystalline-Solar-Panel/dp/B004FWXWGS/ref=pd_sbs_ol_1 but I am not sure if it is enough and am a little unsure as to if I need an AC DC ...