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I've been researching and planning to insulate and put solar mini-splits in my garage soon, Can anyone please assist me with if everything here looks fine/ready to purchase/use? (Putting 2 mini-splits in garage to be ran on solely solar) 2x mini-split - https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-hybrid-ac-dc-solar-air-conditioner-1-ton/ 12x panels - https://www.santansolar.com/product/new-ssb-series-380w-solar-panel-grade-b/ 2x Mini-split mounting - https://www.amazon.com/BRACKET-SPLIT-330LBS-APAB-3160-BRACKETS/dp/B01ELP98RK/?th=1 ?x some extension cables - https://www.santansolar.com/product/pair-of-solar-panel-extension-cables-pv-10awg/ 2x solar mounting on garage roof - https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-Solar-Mounting-Bracket-Supporting/dp/B07Z4J5JCD/?th=1 1x sealant since prob drill in roof - https://www.amazon.com/Sashco-Through-Sealant-Cartridge-Clear/dp/B001UHX85Q/ 1x nuts/set - https://www.amazon.com/Repairing-Suitable-Electric-Screwdriver-Pneumatic/dp/B081TGRW5B each mini-split has Max VOC of 380v and max A of 12? (i think 12), these panels are 45.13 V (voc) / 10.5A (ISC) each So i planned on having 6 panels (series) to each mini-split, that would be 270V / 10.5A, and theoretical 2,280w, that way even at half solar efficiency, these mini-splits would be able to be at their max wattage. (i know that waste half my Watts if they are getting very good efficiency, but oh well, also, i don't want to worry about batteries/inverters/etc now, and for now this is cheaper) The following is info i don't think is needed, but i'll share it incase it's somehow useful: Extra info 1 - I was going to use one 24k mini, but i figured (i didn't/don't know), that splitting the cooling to each half of the garage might be ideal, also 24k uses like 2x the watts, however i can only add like 2 more panels (for total of 8) before i reach the voltage limit, though i'm not sure if the max Amp is 12, maybe i looked at the wrong number and i could have the 24k in series/parallel and be fine, but i do like the idea of splitting the cooling, unless it's VASTLY inefficient, compared to just "a few hundred more expensive". Extra info 2 - The 6 panels will be on each side of my garage roof, However i don't think one of the Sides of the roof, faces where the sun rises... Like when the sun is rising it is in line with the straight up point of the roof, if you get what i'm saying? (My Yard is not big enough to have the panels on the ground, and also if they were they would be heavily shaded by nearby buildings). Extra info 3 - There is Zero shade that will be on any of the series panels, if on the Garage roof. EG4-12K-BTU-AC-DC-Plug-N-Cool-Solar-AC-Spec-Sheet-2.1.1.pdf
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After the Anker video came out, it got me wondering what everyone has or wishes to have as a shelter in place tech kit for themselves or a group. What items are a must have? What would be nice to have but not really needed? Would you keep one in an office and one at home or make it an EDC in your car? What would you change for an urban vs on the road(glamping) tech kit? how do you plan to power everything? is it indefinite power like solar or run everything on a vehicle's outlets? -
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/10/15612410/tesla-preorder-solar-roof-square-foot-elon-musk "“typical” customer in the US can expect to pay $21.85 per square foot of solar panels. A Tesla solar roof for a two-story, 2,000-square-foot home in New York state would cost around $50,000 to install after federal tax cuts, and would generate $64,000 in energy savings over 30 years, according to the company’s solar roof calculator." “smooth” or “textured” glass tile Available for preorder now. Tesla’s solar roof will be available in “almost any country.” Deliveries will start in the US this year, with the UK following next year. "Tesla claims the tiles do not degrade over time like asphalt or concrete. “Solar Roof is the most durable roof available and the glass itself will come with a warranty for the lifetime of your house, or infinity, whichever comes first,” the company says." Bring on the solar revolution . In his recent TED talk Elon Musk said he wanted to offer an 'infinity warranty' but was blocked by his legal department. He posted a video demonstrating the tile's durability with a 'hail cannonball'
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The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most anticipated vehicles in the world today It owes its popularity to its fully electric capability, cost, and...well...Elon Musk Tesla merged with SolarCity recently and they've boasted about the technologies that could be brought by the merger So far Tesla has announced their Solar Roofs which aim to replace the "ugly" solar panels of today Tesla has also recently stated that they now have a "special glass division" which most likely just means a team dedicated to material science He also tweeted on how "Tesla Glass" will be utilized in a tweet I honestly like the direction Tesla is heading, and I have to admit to have some obsession over the company But this whole "Tesla Glass" seems like a complete mystery to me I personally hope that solar charging is going to be incorporated though I'm not sure how it will be built into a car yet alone one that aims to be "affordable" Sources: http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-model-3-will-use-glass-from-solar-roof-2016-11 http://futurism.com/elon-musk-the-model-3-will-incorporate-teslas-solar-roof-technology/
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So I recently got back into Elite: Dangerous and I used to play a lot in Solo because I disliked the idea of being screwed over by a stranger. But after getting back in I find the game slightly boring and want more interaction. Are there any specific systems that are "hubs" or are really populated by players? That might not even be a thing because players move around all the time but I personally have usually stayed within the same few systems (Aulin is basically my home base). I also could do with playing in a group but that's not my main focus (why I didn't put this in "looking for group"). Playing in a group would be cool, especially if it's structured with a leader or something like a clan or organization like Star Citizen. But I don't have tons of time to play as I am in university but I still would like to actually play without it being boring or a grind. So does anyone know of any "hubs" of player activity? Thanks!
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This is a really weird question but I'm about to move off grid and my solar system is solely designed around me being able to run my gaming computer still. Currently I have a 600W power supply in it that runs off of normal 110 volt power. As some may know on a 12V solar system inverting to 110V is going to lose power and thats not ideal as it will limit time when not in direct sunlight that I can run my computer. Does anyone know of any 12V connection power supplies so that I dont have to invert DC to AC to DC again? Also if anyone has any recommendations on solar setup that would be appreciated I'm still struggling to figure out how much I actually need to run my computer and everything else I need. Solar setup: 4x 300W 24V renogy panels 4x 250ah 12V SLA batteries 2000W pure sine wave inverter PC setup: RYZEN 7 2700X ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F MSI RADEON RX 580 EVGA 600W 80+ Bronze
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Hi everyone, Like the title says I'm looking to build a media center for my RV which runs on solar. As far as specs go I'm not too concerned as long as I can play HD content from an SSD drive without buffering. The most important part here is going to be the power draw. I don't really want to turn on and off my system and wait for boot up every time I want to watch a movie so it would be great to leave it on stand by without killing my battery. So far I'm thinking that a Raspberry Pi 4 connected to an SSD drive would basically do the trick here (for one TV at least). I have two TV's so I'm not sure if this is going to be the best solution. Any input here would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure someone here has designed a system with solar power in mind. Thanks
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Hi guys, Just wanted to share an small project I'm working on. I wanted to build an small battery/Solar system to keep important things charged and provide light during extended power outages. (never had one yet). My requirements are pretty basic, be able to charge a phone or two, power some LED lights for a few hours and most importantly, charge my camera battery. 12V was the obvious choice for this, and seeing as most things can run for 12v cigarette lighters these days, my plan is to have a couple 12v Cigarette lighter sockets, then charge everything off those (My camera's battery charger runs of mains or 12V). So here it is "mostly" completed. Two 12V SLA batteries, Solar charger controller, currently just have the one cigarette lighter socket. I'm also short the Solar Panel (which is fairly important). I got fpur 12V LED bulbs with roughly 4-5m cables on them, but they have bull dog clips on the end of them. I thinking of getting RCA sockets/plugs for these.
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Nekteck 20W Solar Panel Amazon: http://geni.us/ts0L Anker 8W Solar Panel Amazon: http://geni.us/O3lk Goalzero 7W Solar Panel Amazon: http://geni.us/awbwqQH Biolite 5W Solar Panel Amazon: http://geni.us/utun Allpowers 8W Solar Panel Amazon: http://geni.us/pfxK Can you strap a solar panel to your hiking bag and charge your phone while gallivanting through glorious nature?
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"Good news everyone!" - Professor Farnsworth This have all been made possible due to advancements in solar technology, and with the decreasing costs of producing the solar panels. We are still far off from completely relying on solar as our overall source of power, but some are making advancements ahead of others. Well done United Kingdom. Just, well done. It's good to see a nation that is really trying to phase out old and highly polluting forms of producing energy in favor of newer, and a much cleaner form of energy. But the UK aren't the only ones that are improving on their use of renewable sources of energy. Here is to a future that is much less harmful to everyone around. The future is getting brighter and brighter. Source: The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/07/solar-sets-british-record-for-may-producing-more-electricity-than-coal
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Hi i was wondering if you know anny solar powerd keyboards ? thats wireless ofc since i cant be botherd changing my batteries all the time and i want to use the keyboard from long range
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In the last Wan show I saw Linus mention that Solar roadways turned out to be not a thing and are laughably impossible. Wtf, I taught immediately. I just heard that they are building them in France. Not the exact same thing, but still solar roadways. So here you go: The ecology and energy minister of France, Ségolène Royal announced recently a plan to create 621 miles of solar-paneled roads throughout the country. Its called The Wattway project and they will be installing durable solar strips on top of existing roads: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/france-seeks-power-5-million-residents-new-solar-panel-roads?mbid=social_facebook http://www.forbes.com/sites/federicoguerrini/2016/02/07/france-wants-to-install-1000-km-of-solar-roadways-over-the-next-five-years/#21362fa1857e http://news.yahoo.com/france-using-almost-600-miles-175400819.html http://www.globalconstructionreview.com/trends/france-pa7ve-1000km-ro7ad-so7lar-panel7s/
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Hi so I would like to make a little raspberry pi powered device that I could put like 20 meters away from my house and it be waterproof and solar powered. I would like it in a small junction box. How would I do this and what parts would I need Thanks. Alex
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Google introduced Project Sunroof, an easy way to test if your roof is suitable for solar panels. It is currently only available in the following cities: San Francisco Bay Area, Fresno CA and Greater Boston MA. Source: http://www.google.com/sunroof I think it is a great way to get an idea about how effective the solar panels would be on your roof and hope that it will also come available in other places around the world.
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Original source: Recently the Solar Road test built in the Netherlands came out with data containing results of the amount of energy produced in a 6 month period, and the company is claiming it produced more than they expected. That's all well and good, with major tech blogs posting about it, (such as Engadget). But when you break down the figures, they not as impressive as you would have thought. Ever since Solar Roadways have been considered, Dave from the EEVBlog on YouTube has smelled something off about the project, and if it is worth it. Naturally as a follow up, he has decided to do a 3rd video with the findings to see if it was worth it, and the TL;DR answer, No, not really. In his video he breaks down the calculations, and does comparisons between smaller solar generators in the same area to see what they were achieving. After collecting the information and compared to the Solar Road, it doesn't look that impressive any more. His workings, provided by Dave himself, His previous videos in the spoiler below My thoughts. I liked the concept of solar roads, but I somehow feel they will never be efficient enough (At the current moment, given 5 years or so, who knows, but right now...) to warrant the cost of creating and fitting the panels. It was a great idea, but I feel its either too soon or the advancements are just not there yet. Your thoughts, please leave them down below! -
Personal wall-mounted battery pack for homes - 10kWh for $3500 / 7kWh for $3000. Scalable to larger dwellings and buildings. Open source Gigafactories. I'm pretty excited. http://www.teslamotors.com/powerwall http://www.teslamotors.com/presskit/teslaenergy
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Researchers at MSU have performed scientific witchcraft in order to create transparent solar cells, what is usually an oxymoron given how solar cells capture light and make power. But these cells don't have the same issues. They only have ~1% efficiency, they are aiming for 5%. Its not a perfect creation but it is a proper start and its a very cool development all the same. Certainly, some of the coolest tech news I've seen in a while. http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/188667-a-fully-transparent-solar-cell-that-could-make-every-window-and-screen-a-power-source -
Project to deliver wireless internet access via unmanned drone aircraft OK'd by US federal governmentGoogle has been given the green light by the FCC to start testing of their solar-powered Titan drones, which will be used to beam down Wi-Fi to whatever region Google (and potentially other companies) wants to provide with internet access, such as natural disaster areas or sporting events. Source:http://www.computerworld.com/article/2896581/googles-solar-drone-internet-tests-about-to-go-airborne.html]http://www.computerworld.com/article/2896581/googles-solar-drone-internet-tests-about-to-go-airborne.htmlOther Sources: Click here to view the article
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I know there is meant to be a solar eclipse today at around 9.30am GMT (or depending on where you are). I'm guessing it will only really be visible in Europe or in that region. Anyone excited? Unfortunately, in North-East Scotland there is pretty much cloud cover all morning tomorrow Blueprint
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The application describes a technology that could be intended for use in products like Apple’s Magic Trackpad or Magic Mouse This could also be potentially used in future iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches thereby kinda solving the battery problem. But then again, it would probably take years to implement this feature and for the time being the trackpads seems to be Apple's target Source: http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/16/apple-solar-cell-touch-screen-patent/ -
I'm looking for a small solar charged battery bank to clip to my back when hiking or just walking around the city to charge my phone with. Most ones i find have a bunch of crap ware like flashlights or they can't be clipped to anything. Does anyone have any suggestions for battery banks? Not sure which thread to post this so please forgive me if there is a more appropriate place.
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I am looking for an extremely versatile battery pack to charge up some of my devices, and I thought I would ask here if something like this is already available. I could find on Amazon USB battery packs that have solar panels on them or USB battery packs that have Qi charging for phones built in, but not both. I think it would be great if I was out camping and I could keep my battery pack charged up during the day and have my phone charge overnight with wireless charging. Does anything like this exist? Thanks.
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A new nano particle has bridged the gap from reflecting light energy onto an absorption coating to actually absorbing it as soon as it is hit with the solar light. I personally think this is a huge step forward with solar energy as i do see it as one of the few ways of the future in terms of divesting from fossil fuels (we are not ready for that yet). Original Article: http://blog.xposethereal.com/new-solar-material-converts-90-captured-light-heat.html -
Pump it..Louder.. BMW has an innovative plan to keep your(#pun) electric car keep running even if you're a 100 miles away from the next charging station, The company plans to developed street lights(current ones) that are modified to handle the power delivery to be equipped with sockets to charge electric cars through out the city.. The company has developed "Light and Charge" LED street lights that could keep your Electric car topped up (Beemer or otherwise) using existing urban infrastructure instead of dedicated power outlets and charging stations.. BMW has developed two prototypes that meld a LED street light with electric car-charging sockets. BMW's focusing on existing street light for this innovative tech instead of building a new one & placing the on the road for miles there by creating their own private network of charging stations , instead they went the other way around , because they want to reduce costs Plus It should be cheaper for cities to implement, BMW i8 BMW has developed some of the most advanced electric cars, including the i3 city vehicle and i8 hybrid. But electric cars as a product category have struggled to gain widespread popularity due to their limited operating range, the scarcity of charging stations and the time it takes to recharge them..This should put electric cars back on track (literally) & do it efficiently BMW i8 & i3 Electric cars shown below.. Current estimate is that it will run a pilot project in Munich next year that uses existing local authority lighting networks. Althought there is a catch to it , the electricity won't be free, and for the charges you will have to use a mobile app to pay for charging you do for the car evertime.. BMW executives recently met with rival Tesla Motors to discuss the availability of electric vehicle charging stations & In addition to developing street lighting, BMW has already invested into software and applications that help drivers of electric cars find a parking space and charging stations, including investments into Justpark and the SLAM charging network. Pretty cool news, What are your thoughts on this? Post a Comment or leave a rant down below... Bonus: Head over to these sites for more reads: http://gizmodo.com/bmw-is-developing-street-lights-that-also-charge-your-e-1656404266 http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/10/bmw-ev-charging-street-lights/ -
The price drops are reported as being caused by the influx of rooftop solar installations across much of the region. What's most interesting is that the economics of coal-based energy production, even if it cost nothing to generate energy from coal, still aren't any better than that of solar energy, due to the distribution losses. The current response from power distributors is to prevent users from exporting surplus power to the grid, but they can install as much solar capacity as they want. Source: The Guardian I don't know much about the solar potential in Aus, but this is pretty impressive. There'll probably be some demand for coal-fired plants for a while, especially for industries which can't produce all of their power on-site.- 26 replies
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