alt.energy.renewable

On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:24:22 -0400, Ari wrote:

> 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.

That was an exhilarating conversation. lol
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