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Subdivisions Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-02-08 01:38 PM
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Does anyone here use either grid-tied or off-grid solar power?
I'm writing an article on solar power and, out of curiosity, I am wondering if any DUers use solar power for either their home or perhaps in a remote location such as a cabin or off-grid home, in your business, or in some other way.

If so, please discuss in this thread.
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Zorro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-02-08 01:49 PM
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1. 16 Sunpower 210W panels tied to the grid in San Diego
We've got a great southern exposure, and since our needs are minimal, we're averaging about an excess of 200KWh/month right now.

Been thinking about gettling some heat pumps to reduce our gas usage in the winter and use up those excess kilowatts.
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IDemo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-02-08 01:50 PM
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2. Tonight's stew will be cooked with solar energy

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cbayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Aug-02-08 02:18 PM
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3. K & R
I answered in your post in EE, but would love to read some other responses.
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