Residential Alternative Power Systems
I have been doing research on different available power systems, Solar PV, Solar hot water, wind and even fuel cells. There is a lot out there but the initial costs involved even with state tax credits leave too long of a return on investment. Anyone have any ideas on how to address the problem?
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Permalink Reply by Lori F. on -
Curiously, I just read an article about a new technology where hydrogen can be separated from water and used as a ower source. It's quite controversial, as it brings into question long-held beliefs about quantum theories. Here's the website if you're interested: http://blacklightpower.com I haven't explored the website yet, but the article indicated that the developer is gearing his discovery toward business and utility applications. Maybe if it's successful in that venue, residential applications will be introduced in the future. It's supposed to hit the market in fall of 2009.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on -
Splitting H20 produces hydrogen gas and hydroxide, a somewhat toxic substance. Dr. Nocereau at MIT has developed a method of splitting H2O that does away with the hydroxide problem. There are a couple of articles you can find at http://alternativeenergy.com. I think keyword MIT should get you to the articles.
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Permalink Reply by JRBECK64 on -
Lori F,
I read the article and that is really interesting. I have been an advocate for the use of Hydrogen for sometime. Thanks for the Interesting read.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on
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One of the technologies I have been looking into is the NanoSolar thin film technology. They claim to be able to manufacture at $.99/watt. 1/3 the price of silicon wafer PV's. They also have a 14.5% efficiency rating. From what I have read the utility companies, coal and natural gas will be doing everything they can to regulate and control the market. United Effort, another topic. The other thing I have been looking into is when the sun goes down, overnight power storage. lithium ion and nickle cadmium batteries are much too expensive to be viable. I did run across a new company that has developed a new lead acid battery technology. Firefly Energy http://fireflyenergy.com/ , they may have the answer to the storage issue.
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Permalink Reply by Lori F. on
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Thanks for the info. Do you happen to have a web address for the NanoSolar thin film organization?
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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on
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Try this address: www.nanosolar.com .
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Permalink Reply by Lori F. on
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Thanks! Looks very interesting. Hopefully when they get production up to speed they'll offer a product for consumer use.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Busha on -
I would like to introduce you to our company Solaroad Group, LLC. We are a solar energy company with new technologies that range from residential to commercial use, as well as an automotive line. All of our products are extremely efficient, cost effective and environmentally friendly.
It is our vision to provide the everyday consumer with technologies that will help save them from the high prices of electricity and fuel, without the sticker shock of installation and purchasing fees. Like you, we are passionate about green technologies and all the benefits they pose.
For more information about our technologies, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Julie Busha
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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on
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Sent you my contact info via your contact us link. I am glad to see the thermionics are no longer setting in a test lab.
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