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gholt
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USA
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Posted - 26/04/2008 :  07:55:47  Show Profile Send gholt a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Hello windies,

The system I'm planning/building is to be an off-grid system of solar and wind with a backup generator. Being electrically and electronically challenged, this has been a real learning experience - and not a cheap one at that. The components can be expensive not to mention the cost of the learning curve (no one makes mistakes do they?).

I thought I would share these articles from other builders ...

Off Grid Renewable Energy Solar Wind Setup Part1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgjdIafNbaw

Off Grid Renewable Energy Solar Wind Setup Part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib_Tur3Cc-A

Installing A Backup Generator
http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/home_clinic/1275631.html?page=1

Input, feedback would be appreciated.
G.

ghurd
Junior Member



USA
274 Posts
Posted - 27/04/2008 :  17:40:40  Show Profile Send ghurd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Major mistake with those batteries. 6V golf cart would have been cheaper, higher capacity, and last a lot longer.

His panels are too close to the roof. Not enough circulation. They'll get hot reducing the output, and maybe the life.

Then the whole Air-x thing.

But looks like a well done system. Nice attention to details.
G-
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