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who uses RE sources?
« on: September 08, 2009, 11:39:10 AM »

I've cruised quite a few renewable energy sources and have found that a lot of the systems for sale are interestingly from New Hampshire areas.  There's a discount solar manufacturer selling solar solutions.  I found this link http://sunelec.com/index.php?main_page=1600_grid_tie_system which seems to be an outstanding deal for 1600 watts.    Any solar, wind, or hydro self sustaining damn the power man folks out there that want to share their renewable sytems?  I'd like to see your setups.  Is anyone producing ethanol for fuel?  methane?  Love to hear your stories.  I'm not an environmentalist or anything like that, But I do love the idea of being self sufficient and producing what you use rather than relying on someone else to provide it for you (who knows when they may not be able to supply it). 
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2009, 06:05:55 PM »

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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2009, 10:09:30 PM »

Links I said I'd post elsewhere on RE. I didnt want to clog up the other thread, sorry if some of it is WI related not NH. Personally I'm against Nuclear, Oil and Coal power and Pro Wind, Solar, Bio, and Hydro.  These are some articles/info I find interesting relating to Renewable Energy. I have several contacts within the industry in several different areas so I get to see the overall view:

State and Local Gov. Handouts for energy efficiency: http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/grantalloc.html
and how the recession is fucking with RE development (duh): http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/business/energy-environment/29renew.html?ref=earth
Solar:

From what I said on another post: The biggest hurdle facing solar power right now is the problem of too much heat in the process (think energy transfer = heat). Once they figure out how to cool everything down better the panels will become smaller and cheaper very quickly. I'd wait to buy any because from what I hear through rumors they are very close to figuring out a solution.

Wind:
Wind turbines make bat lungs implode (so fucking cool): http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn14593-wind-turbines-make-bat-lungs-explode.html

But they dont kill many birds:
http://www.windturbinesnow.com/wind-turbines-birds.htm

Wind power is gaining lots of business: http://www.jsonline.com/business/42031817.html
they cannot keep up with the demand and have a backlog of orders: http://www.startribune.com/business/42007517.html?elr=KArksUUUU
and if you build a wind farm I've heard that there is a good chance a co like GE or Alliant will buy you out: http://www.madison.com/tct/business/444718

I might get this windsmith certificate (online: ~$2640), even if it doesnt help too much in getting a job (a 4 year degree is better, or experience, or a masters in Engineering, or related Sci): http://www.mnwest.edu/programs/program-type/certificate/windsmith/

Coal:
In Caledonia a coal by-product is going to be used to make bricks: http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2009/04/01/local_news/doc49d2996d81e5a284548983.txt


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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 07:37:42 PM »

I found this link http://sunelec.com/index.php?main_page=1600_grid_tie_system which seems to be an outstanding deal for 1600 watts.

This is a very good price, although 1600 watts is not too much power. I am in arizona, where it's sunny 300+ days a year, and my pretty modest house (1400 sq ft) needs ~5000. At any rate, doesn't matter, the price is right. Have you actually completed the install? I'm trying to get through to phoenix office of those folks and nobody returns the calls. It's very frustrating. Anyone knows other vendors, with better service quality?
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 01:23:12 AM »

I found this link http://sunelec.com/index.php?main_page=1600_grid_tie_system which seems to be an outstanding deal for 1600 watts.

This is a very good price, although 1600 watts is not too much power. I am in arizona, where it's sunny 300+ days a year, and my pretty modest house (1400 sq ft) needs ~5000. At any rate, doesn't matter, the price is right. Have you actually completed the install? I'm trying to get through to phoenix office of those folks and nobody returns the calls. It's very frustrating. Anyone knows other vendors, with better service quality?
Considering my computer uses almost 1000 watts just by itself....  I wonder about it plus my fridge and TV with some lights on and the AC running.
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