EcoSouth Solar Blog
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Are microgrids possible now?
What a question! - I saw a recent article denigrating the possibility of distributed generation, and I thought it wasn't well-researched, or perhaps the author had his own motivations for only seeing selective evidence to suit his preconceived idea. He largely argued for centralised generation "under the control of" the ever-watchful electricity utility.
Below is a response I wrote about this, revolving around a proposed micro-grid for 1,000 people in Onslow WA. (PS - if a whole community can off-grid for a given amount, then a micro-grid is even more economic, as community power-sharing now occurs)
... Last modified on Continue readingBattery Power for your Wall?
Hey, you want a battery system?? Heard of a PowerWall- Why? - you may well ask.
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** The Journey is Just Beginning!! **
You want to: achieve cost-effective protection against rising power-bills
... Last modified on Continue readingDangers of Coal
We all hear things like: "There are a lot of harmful emissions from fossil-fuel generators like coal", and perhaps there is mention of "CO2" and "climate-change" or even "global warming", and we assume its all the one thing - well, its not.
Coal is called "dirty coal" for very good reasons - namely, health reasons.