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Re: Off grid backyard trailer solar
A 2s x 4p string (6 volt @ 220 AH "golf cart" batteries) = 12 volts @ ~880 AH An 8s x 1p string of GC batteries = 48 volts @ 220 AH They both store the same amount of energy, have the same …1 · -
Re: Off grid backyard trailer solar
AGM batteries do not need venting during normal operations.. But as they age and/or are overcharged by a bad charge controller, they will vent just like any other lead acid battery (venting AGMs will…1 · -
Re: Split to California energy politics (from kWH Grid Solar)
The reason I am against subsidies--Is they seem to never die... Mohair subsidy anyone... How about the Whaling Museum subsidies: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-barnacled-budget/2015/08/14/…1 · -
Re: Split to California energy politics (from kWH Grid Solar)
Yep Bill, There are are a plethora of choices out there. The right tool for the right job. Unfortunately, solar and wind power plants are highly variable... And having to "backup" very larg…1 · -
Re: Split to California energy politics (from kWH Grid Solar)
Peaker plants are quite competitive... They generally use natural gas and are among the most fuel efficient of hydrocarbon power plants. And they are the cheapest to build of any power plant. With ba…1 ·
