I've been looking at the idea of using solar power in case of long-term power outages caused by a cyberattack on the electrical grid, or maybe an...
Now that I have this I'm going to figure out how to put solar panels on it . I'm thinking 2 400 acp hour battery's with enough panels to keep them...
This is a .zip filed of 8 folders, 22 files, of solar, wind, solar heating, water, cooking, and survival. [ATTACH] [img]
Handbook Of Renewable Energy Technology, Edited By Ahmed F. Zobaa & Ramesh C. Bansal. [ATTACH] [img]
Photovoltaic Design And Installation For Dummies, By Ryan Mayfield. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Electricity Handbook, 2012 Edition, By Michael Boxwell. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Power Your Home For Dummies, 2nd Edition, By Rik DeGunther. [ATTACH] [IMG]
Solar Water Pumping Basics, By Windy Dankoff. [img]
"If you are located away from reliable power sources and need to pump water for people, irrigation, or livestock, then solar water pumping may be...
"This paper explains basic concepts of water-well engineering, emphasizing photovoltaics (PV) as an approach to power your well pump." - Duncan...
Solar Power Design Manual, By Richard Stubbs "This book is intended to give the reader sufficient knowledge to design and install a stand-alone...
if you are off grid or planning to be how much energy would you need? there's this solar/water box, but we are looking to help people in the US...
It has been hot 90+ the past few days and my heat pump water heater is not keeping the house cool enough anymore. I painted the roof white and...
I have an opportunity to buy some panels that have been in service 9 years in Texas. Everything degrades.....but there seems to be a lot of...
Jobs? good for America? Bureaucratic BS? I'm upset panels will be more expensive, but my Patriotic side is strugglin.
Hello everyone Im new and have a question about a small solar system. I built a 10x15 treehouse/deer stand in Michigan. I was hoping for some...
Howdy, y'all. I'm looking into getting my house off grid. Currently, I spend more in fees and the minimum charge than I do in the actual...
This is eastern Puerto Rico wind and solar farms. The media has been talking about how one roof top installed solar panel array in San Juan...
I'm thinking about getting a 100w solar panel from harbor freight and for now only using it to power some USB devices(i.e flashlights, phone,...
I've got a one-panel solar system that I've had for a year or so that's losing power. I need to trouble-shoot the problem and wonder if someone...
Hi all. My lovely son gave me a solar panel for Xmas. I still need a battery but he said he will get me one later. But it is a start for a solar...
I'm looking for ideas for getting the cost of off-grid solar down. It needs to be legit and permitted so a real electrician is needed. The place...
For anyone thinking of starting or expanding their solar system, I have found these panels to do rather well. Output is close to the rated specs...
I need some help designed a specific use solar system for my well. I want to aim for 300 gallons a day. The pump is 230v and draws 9.6 amps when...
Doing a little organizing today and thought I would show some of my portable communications kit. I follow the layered approach with various...
Got 4 275 watt 24 volt panels ready for your expertise in PV setup. [IMG] Pm me at your convenience please. Have the Whizbang JR, shunt and...
This is about experiements a guy in Oregon did with Earth Sheltered Greenhouses. He tells quirky stories along with his mistakes. Its an...
First, thanks for the info on TnAndy's set up, and the multimeter.....Now, NOT to open a can of worms, but what are the top 6 or 7 solar panel...
This will be a short guide to basic solar use. I have lived off the grid entirely on solar for about 15 years, and have installed all my own....
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