To be an inventor you have to believe you can make a difference. If you sit and look at it alone it can feel that there is nothing left to invent, or that all the technology is too advanced for a layman to contribute a significant innovation. Recently MakeHaven hosted an event that proves the people of New Haven are not deterred and can find lot of ways to innovate.

The national network of makerspace, Nation of Makers, made us aware that the US Department of Energy was holding a contest for anyone to develop an idea that helped the solar industry. Through this contest they hoped to fuel the