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Bob Adkins
- Jan 1, 1970
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I've always wondered why I've never ran across a discussion of an
"Augmentation" approach to alternative energy. I'm sure it's done, but it
must not be real popular.
Here's what I mean:
The power produced by solar panels or wind power would be fed directly into
the grid. Period. No battery storage or huge inverters. A small inverter and
a light duty grid tie would be all that would be needed.
When the sun shines or the wind blows, your power bills could be a little to
a lot lower. Best of all, batteries and massive DC current would be taken
out of the equation, and dependability would be very high. Maintenance would
be almost zero . It would possibly pay for itself within the owner's
lifetime. Placing a small Watt hour meter inline with the utility company
meter and keeping track of monthly savings would be fun. It would encourage
you to get efficient lights and appliances too.
I know there's nothing new here, but I don't remember it being discussed
specifically. Aside from not having emergency power backup, what's the down
side of power augmentation?
Bob
"Augmentation" approach to alternative energy. I'm sure it's done, but it
must not be real popular.
Here's what I mean:
The power produced by solar panels or wind power would be fed directly into
the grid. Period. No battery storage or huge inverters. A small inverter and
a light duty grid tie would be all that would be needed.
When the sun shines or the wind blows, your power bills could be a little to
a lot lower. Best of all, batteries and massive DC current would be taken
out of the equation, and dependability would be very high. Maintenance would
be almost zero . It would possibly pay for itself within the owner's
lifetime. Placing a small Watt hour meter inline with the utility company
meter and keeping track of monthly savings would be fun. It would encourage
you to get efficient lights and appliances too.
I know there's nothing new here, but I don't remember it being discussed
specifically. Aside from not having emergency power backup, what's the down
side of power augmentation?
Bob