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Woozle: /* Links */ Sun Electronics

2011-08-13T02:07:51Z

Links: Sun Electronics

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	* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]		* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]
	* [http://www.realgoods.com/home.do RealGoods]		* [http://www.realgoods.com/home.do RealGoods]
			* [http://www.sunelec.com/sun-laminate-245-watts-3050-vmp-p-1590.html Sun Electronics]
	* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]		* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]

Woozle: Reverted edits by 2.89.21.190 (talk) to last revision by Woozle

2011-06-09T02:03:11Z

Reverted edits by 2.89.21.190 (talk) to last revision by Woozle

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	[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget		[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget
	>==Goals==		==Goals==
	* Need really substantial battery backup for when the mains go out		* Need really substantial battery backup for when the mains go out
	* Need to be able to keep power going when mains are out for extended period by charging batteries		* Need to be able to keep power going when mains are out for extended period by charging batteries
	* Minimizing regular expenses, wherever possible		* Minimizing regular expenses, wherever possible

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	~~=[http://azecifezin.co.cc UNDER COSTRUCTION, PLEASE SEE THIS POST IN RESERVE COPY]=~~
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	~~=[http://azecifezin.co.cc CLICK HERE]=~~
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	==Solutions==		==Solutions==
	* continuous AC-to-battery-to-AC setup		* continuous AC-to-battery-to-AC setup

2.89.21.190 at 23:38, 17 November 2010

2010-11-17T23:38:51Z

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	[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget		[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget
	==Goals==		>==Goals==
	* Need really substantial battery backup for when the mains go out		* Need really substantial battery backup for when the mains go out
	* Need to be able to keep power going when mains are out for extended period by charging batteries		* Need to be able to keep power going when mains are out for extended period by charging batteries
	* Minimizing regular expenses, wherever possible		* Minimizing regular expenses, wherever possible

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			=[http://azecifezin.co.cc UNDER COSTRUCTION, PLEASE SEE THIS POST IN RESERVE COPY]=
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			=[http://azecifezin.co.cc CLICK HERE]=
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			</div>

	==Solutions==		==Solutions==
	* continuous AC-to-battery-to-AC setup		* continuous AC-to-battery-to-AC setup

Woozle: Southern Energy; "goals" and "strategy" sections

2010-10-06T13:35:26Z

Southern Energy; "goals" and "strategy" sections

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	[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget		[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget
			==Goals==
			* Need really substantial battery backup for when the mains go out
			* Need to be able to keep power going when mains are out for extended period by charging batteries
			* Minimizing regular expenses, wherever possible
			==Solutions==
			* continuous AC-to-battery-to-AC setup
			** keeps power continuous
			** allows charging from essentially any source, including:
			*** Existing gasoline-powered portable generator
			*** Solar panels

			We have no solar panels yet, but they are worth adding to the system once there are batteries because they:
			* are silent and have no emissions
			* can be set up incrementally as budget permits
			* do not cost anything to operate
			* can be left "on" to help lower power bills when mains are on (because of the above points)
			==Strategy==
	It looks like a good starting strategy would be:		It looks like a good starting strategy would be:
	# Get a medium-small [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200422043_200422043 charge controller] (7A/150w, for 12v batteries - $30 + $6 s/h		# Get a medium-small [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200422043_200422043 charge controller] (7A/150w, for 12v batteries - $30 + $6 s/h
	# Get a single unit of whatever delivers the most wattage per dollar -- currently [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200263174_200263174 this panel] (15w, on sale for $60, normally $100) ([http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200422042_200422042 similar panel])		# Get a single unit of whatever delivers the most wattage per dollar -- currently [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200263174_200263174 this panel] (15w, on sale for $60, normally $100) ([http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200422042_200422042 similar panel])
	# Get a single '''deep cycle''' 12v battery		# Get a single '''deep cycle''' 12v battery
	# Dismantle a partly-working UPS to use as an inverter (~~eventually,~~ bank these to provide more wattage as batteries are added)		# Dismantle a partly-working UPS to use as an inverter (bank these to provide more wattage as batteries are added; eventually switch to purpose-designed units)

	Compare [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200328565_200328565 this kit] -- maybe the price works out better.		Compare [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200328565_200328565 this kit] -- maybe the price works out better.
			==Links==
	Useful documents:		Useful documents:
	* [http://www.northerntool.com/catalog/buyersguides/inverters/ buyers' guide: inverters]		* [http://www.northerntool.com/catalog/buyersguides/inverters/ buyers' guide: inverters]
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	* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.		* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.
	* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.		* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.
			* [http://www.southern-energy.com/content/solar+panel+system+for+your+home+in+north+carolina+and+throughout+the+southeast/1324 Southern Energy]: they seem to overlook the battery-backup options...
	Online stores:		Online stores:
	* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]		* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]
	* [http://www.realgoods.com/home.do RealGoods]		* [http://www.realgoods.com/home.do RealGoods]
	* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]		* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]

Woozle: RealGoods -- another online store

2010-10-06T13:16:01Z

RealGoods -- another online store

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	Online stores:		Online stores:
	* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]		* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]
			* [http://www.realgoods.com/home.do RealGoods]
	* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]		* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]

Woozle: online tools: solar store

2010-08-01T20:01:57Z

online tools: solar store

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	* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.		* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.
	* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.		* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.

			Online stores:
			* [http://www.northerntool.com/ Northern Tool]
			* [http://www.thesolarstore.com/index.php The Solar Store]

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2010-06-21T18:12:50Z

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[[category:notes]][[category:plans]]Notes on putting together a [[solar power]] system on a low budget

It looks like a good starting strategy would be:
# Get a medium-small [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200422043_200422043 charge controller] (7A/150w, for 12v batteries - $30 + $6 s/h
# Get a single unit of whatever delivers the most wattage per dollar -- currently [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200263174_200263174 this panel] (15w, on sale for $60, normally $100) ([http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200422042_200422042 similar panel])
# Get a single '''deep cycle''' 12v battery
# Dismantle a partly-working UPS to use as an inverter (eventually, bank these to provide more wattage as batteries are added)

Compare [http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200328565_200328565 this kit] -- maybe the price works out better.

Useful documents:
* [http://www.northerntool.com/catalog/buyersguides/inverters/ buyers' guide: inverters]
* [http://www.northerntool.com/catalog/buyersguides/solar-power-equipment/ buyer's guide: solar power]

Local companies:
* [http://www.durhamsolarelectric.com/ Solar Solutions, Inc.], Page Rd.
* [http://www.skywardsolarpower.com/financing.php Skyward Solar Power], Hillsborough Rd.