alt.energy.renewable

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:10:39 -0700, Anthony Matonak wrote:

> Ari wrote:
>> Geography: SW FL
>> Budget: $250,000+ ...
>> Solar PV, wait for the newer technologies? Large arrays and/or
>> independent device arrays (both?). Hydrogen cell?
>>
>> What would you suggest?
>
> I would suggest hiring a good architect and engineer who are
> familiar with these technologies. For $250,000 you will be
> wise to hire good people to help you do it right.

I understand them pretty well myself. It's technologies we deal with in
IP=based control systems.

> That said, I would forget waiting for newer technologies and
> give hydrogen a pass. There is always going to be something
> new just around the corner so you'll wait forever. Hydrogen
> just isn't available yet and would be too expensive if it
> was.

Given that this home from conception (today) to occupancy will take 18
months +/-, how about waiting for the new PV tek?

> You will do well to remember that there is more to life than
> electricity. It would be a good idea to design the place to
> require as little energy as practical and use solar thermal
> for heating and hot water. Daylighting is also a good idea.
>
> Anthony

All that is a given.