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the guy is obsessed: proves solar + geothermal not a hoax |
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As previously reported: Louise & I have taken the plunge
into renewable energy to reduce our use of fossil fuels and the cost of energy we
consume. So far our new photovoltaic (PV) solar array seems to be working
nicely and we're excited about the concept of capturing energy from the sun to produce
electricity.  The system was activated on a dark, cloudy day
February 1st...the 2nd and 3rd were not all that sunny either so the production was
nothing to jump up and down about: averaging just 2.3 kWh. Enough to power a handful
of nightlights for a day. BFD. Then on day #4 we experienced what the system
is capable of producing on a sunny but cold winter day: 12.8 kWh...so we're encouraged.
It's fun seeing the Consumers Energy meter running backward as we create more juice
than we're using at that moment in time. Each sunny day the solar array
produces a bit more...until sometime in July when days begin getting shorter, and the
angle of the sun begins to decline.UPDATE: (Louise calls this her report from the "Data General")
If you'd like to snoop and see how much energy we're producing - here's a web-based
tracking tool > Brother John found some slides from the 50's - photos taken by Grandpa Barrett ... click here. What about other revisions? "Hey, Mike! Where's the story about Omer with the 'sunflower field of dreams' picture?" Not long ago I switched web hosting services and developed a "blog"...so I've nuked, much of the stuff previously posted here. I've decided to maintain the photo-album to keep family and friends updated on Mom's condition...may even dig through the "Way Back Machine" for crusty old photos. |
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