I am a substitute teacher on a limited income and we want to convert to residential solar panels and wind power if possible. The home was built in the 1920’s. Please only serious answers!
The first step is to weatherize (i nsulate ) your home there are grants in most cities to do this . Also there are renuable energy grants and tax credits for energy effecient heating , cooling & insulation through the end of 2007. One easy conversion is to install a solar water heater. Also consider passive solar space heating.
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I have a 3000w inverter with a 10 amps charger, 12v 800a battery.will i have continuous power?
Yes, you can power the battery charger from the inverter. And it will appear to work for a while. People actually do this, and are mystified when the battery runs down. Our basic understanding of thermodynamics is that energy is conserved. Both the inverter and charger generate heat. Thus, you will actually run down the battery by charging it, because the inverter uses more power than the charger puts out. The pwer lost comes out mostly as heat. Thus, for alternative energy, you need an energy source to charge your battery. So, no, you won’t have continous power by hooking the battery charger to the inverter, you will get a dead battery.
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Looking to make a balance between high electric bills and alternative energy options that can lead to potential savings.
Absolutely… Grid-tied systems deliver power from solar panels and reduce dependence on your local electric company. Simply connecting your solar electric system to your utility line gives the advantage of (a) power from your electric company, and (b) alternative energy savings that last you a lifetime. Balancing the two sources works well as you get cheap home electricity, savings on your monthly bills, and financial tax incentives through tax rebates. For energy-conscious homeowners, it’s the way of the future.
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