Who want's an Alternative Energy Sub Forum.

[vampyre]

I thought it might be about time for a Alternative Energy Sub Forum.I am looking at experimenting with wind turbines.In particular VAWT.What does everyone think.


Vamp

[MrElectricity]

Has there been lots of threads in general chat or somthing to suggest interest in the subject?

[BlackDuck]

I thought it might be about time for a Alternative Energy Sub Forum.I am looking at experimenting with wind turbines.In particular VAWT.What does everyone think.


Vamp

The trouble with "Alternative Energy" is that it's so inefficient and expensive that it's not much of an alternative.

Me, I like the thought of atomic reactors powering desalination plants.

It's a damn site easier to store radio active waste than it is to sequester carbon for a long period.

[vampyre]

Has there been lots of threads in general chat or somthing to suggest interest in the subject?

No.I just thought it might spark some interest.Nothing like building your own stuff.Sort of like growing your own vegies.


Vamp

[z80]

The trouble with "Alternative Energy" is that it's so inefficient and expensive that it's not much of an alternative.

Me, I like the thought of atomic reactors powering desalination plants.

It's a damn site easier to store radio active waste than it is to sequester carbon for a long period.

NOW...you're talking my language...baby, come on down....




I am all for it, In fact i was doing a bit of work on my project today, since the weather was so nice and all that...


Here's a pic of my new shed I am putting together to put my "stuff" in...



I couldn't wait to put a load on it...a 2kw heater was what i used...it was about 97amps at 24 volts for those interested...
The black batteries are 1600 amp hours...and easily did the job...




Oh...don't wreck your back carrying those heavy batteries, get your spade and bucket on the job...


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How else you gonna power your own desalination unit?

[Godzilla]

Nice set up Zed, very impressive.

Id be 100% interested in one.

Maybe a alternative fuels/cars sub forum within it?

[z80]

Nice set up Zed, very impressive.

Id be 100% interested in one.

Maybe a alternative fuels/cars sub forum within it?

thanks mate, it's prettty messy cause the walls are still going up etc, but couldn't wait to try it with all the sun that was shining today....


I got 20 more panels coming on Thursday, got in just before the price rise of 35% due to the Aussie dollar !!!!!

[vampyre]

Now Z80 that is awesome.Lots-o-panels and heaps-o-batteries.I wish I had the $$$ to get some panels.I am starting small...I have 4 6v deep cycle batteries in the shed and I am looking at building a VAWT based on this .It is always windy here so I figure it is a good way to go.


Vamp

[Redwight]

NOW...you're talking my language...baby, come on down....




I am all for it, In fact i was doing a bit of work on my project today, since the weather was so nice and all that...


Here's a pic of my new shed I am putting together to put my "stuff" in...



I couldn't wait to put a load on it...a 2kw heater was what i used...it was about 97amps at 24 volts for those interested...
The black batteries are 1600 amp hours...and easily did the job...




Oh...don't wreck your back carrying those heavy batteries, get your spade and bucket on the job...


.




How else you gonna power your own desalination unit?

Next project, electric bobcat......

[Joey]

Love the idea !!! finally something I am really interested in Have a bit of gear here myself will post some pics etc if this section gets up and running.

Zeds place looks like a lolly shop to me !!

[puca]

thats going to be a aw-some green house z80 self powered hay

[zeke.damien]

bring on the renewable energy sub forum, also way awsome photos their zed
we are thinking about doing it but i am thinking hmmmm is 20,000 for the whole setup worth it

[z80]

bring on the renewable energy sub forum, also way awsome photos their zed
we are thinking about doing it but i am thinking hmmmm is 20,000 for the whole setup worth it

It's only worth it if it saves you money mate (or it's your only option).

$20k might not be enough with the $$$ sliding as it has done recently...

[z80]

Even more sun today....


But i need more electrons, I'm 6-7amps short still...



In:- >>>>>





and OUT:- >>>>>>

[Joey]

I can see thats a Selectronic Inverter , which model is it mate ?

[faroun]

Now Z80 that is awesome.Lots-o-panels and heaps-o-batteries.I wish I had the $$$ to get some panels.I am starting small...I have 4 6v deep cycle batteries in the shed and I am looking at building a VAWT based on this .It is always windy here so I figure it is a good way to go.


Vamp

i am glad that you find my design intersting, few things you need to know:
i am improoving on my Vanes in a way that i am grabing every drop of wind that comes near it but it is taking me a bit more time, and Ametek30 is the best for the V8. also i am using ring magnets for the top baering, to much money i did that for testing only.

i would love to see your progress.

best regards

faroun

[z80]

I can see thats a Selectronic Inverter , which model is it mate ?

It's the SA-21 with external 100 Amp shunt sensor, Joey.

I am thinking about getting a bigger one, but then again I might be better off with two identical units for redundancy.

No point having all one's eggs in one basket ....?

[porkop]

i would love a source for super cheap high wattage solar panels

[z80]

Here's the inverter i am upgrading to Friday afternoon...

3600w continuous, 10kw surge.....




@porkop-you need a wholesale account.

[zeke.damien]

hey zed is it true that current batterys can only hold charge for 30 minutes or something along those lines, i am hoping an asian makes some battery thats realitvly cheap and can hold charge for at least 24 - 48 hours