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TINCANBANDIT wrote:I attended a seminar on solar energy at the last WSSHE conference. The speaker was claiming that even in WA you can get as low as a 7 year payback (even with our few sunny days and very cheap electricity).
Not sure if I believe it, wouldn't every damn house in CA, AZ, NM and TX have solar if that was the case? AZ gets 3 times the sunny days we have and they pay 2-3 times the KWH rate we pay.
When I eventually relocate to AZ, solar power is definitely in the plans
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:52 pm
golddigger14s wrote:75...I win!
Seriously solar is viable in the NW. just not as efficient as places like AZ. Also solar panels work better at lower ambient temperatures. So we have less sun, but lower temps.
When I get to OK I will be converting my 5X8 enclosed trailer into a sort of mini camper, and getting this set up to power it:
https://www.renogy.com/renogy-100-watt-portable-rv-kit/
I was going to get a Harbor Freight kit for $150, but after some research this system seems to be a lot better. When it comes to solar there is a lot to learn. Types of panels, types of controllers (very important), and types of batteries. When I do my trailer conversion I will do a youtube video, and post it here.
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OhShoot! wrote:90 at my duplex in SeaTac. If I lived tbere I would put up some panels without hesitation.
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jukk0u wrote:OhShoot! wrote:90 at my duplex in SeaTac. If I lived tbere I would put up some panels without hesitation.
What?! The Commie-slumlord won't put in solar "for the people"!??!
You are about schizophrenic. How do you reconcile your leftist leanings with your capitalistic housing baron personna?
Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:48 am
golddigger14s wrote:
What is a GC2?
The GC2 is 6V, ~220AH, so you put them in series to get 12V.