Category Archives: Solar

A picture of the solar panels in the snow before Xmas

http://trado.info/node/110

Solar thermal generator prototype

The evolution of the SolGen Project and the process of generating steam power from sunlight.  

From Coast:
Tonight’s guest, Sir Charles Shults, sent us images and videos related to his solar power energy research, dubbed “The SolGen Project.”
Shults standing next to the prototype single-lens unit.

The complete system, utilizing ten lenses.

I just did a TON of reading at http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Charles_Shults%27_Fresnel_Solar_Design, [...]

Northern AZ installed PV systems

http://www.evsolar.com/photos.html
Nice pics.
http://www.partsonsale.com/trojanbatts.html
All kinds of stuff, but need to call for prices 888-647-6527
http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-SWspecs.html
SW 4000W SW4024 24VDC, 120VAC INVERTER—List Price: $2,750.96
Our Price: $2,068.85
Trace C-40 charge controller: http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-trace-controllers.html
http://www.trojan-battery.com/Products/RenewableEnergy.aspx

True South – sizing system

http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-sizing.html
GENERAL SIZING FOR SOLAR POWER
In sizing an electric system using solar power the first two factors we consider are the sunlight levels (insolation values) from your area and the daily power consumption of your electrical loads. Orientation of a solar array is best at true south. True south is slightly different [...]

Arizona Solar Center primer for off grid systems

Residential PhotoVoltaic (Solar Electric) Stand-Alone Systems
Arizona Solar Center is a non profit with lots of good stuff, that’s where I found the report with info about Unisource subsidizing PV systems.  HOWEVEER, some of the slideshows repeatedly crashed my IE 6.  Too bad.

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