Some quick additions to the earlier solar post.
In the following pics, you can see our temporary charge controller. This was a fun experiment when we first started learning about solar power and the components that go along with it. The setup we have has been providing steady light from a 13w CFL and a small fan with power during the night.
7amp charge controller that is rated for 7 15W panels, purchased from northern tool. Currently we only run 2 panels for a total of 30W. Convenient that it was small enough to bolt into a standard electrical box.
Here is one of the batteries. We had two dead car batteries laying around in the garage waiting to be recycled when I found out that Tractor Supply would take the cores and refund some $$$ of new batteries. Purchased two Stowaway 12V deep cycles. Each is 105 amp hours
2 comments:
Man that is great. I love the thought of renewable energy. I need to work on my micro hydro power plant plans. Loved this post.
Chris
Thanks Chris, so far the small test renewable system has worked very well for us. Micro-hydro may be an option as well down the road with our small, but seasonal stream. Took a lot of reading and asking questions before deciding on a big 48V system but it will be able to grow with time and budget.
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