PV Gap

Tara Said:

What is the most efficient way to produce 10kw of electricity per month?

We Answered:

I am a strong advocate of using materials at hand to create what is needed. You can convert any internal combustion engine for use as a steam engine.1 A parabolic dish (2) can be used to boil water and drive the engine.3 One or multiple alternators can be used to provide electricity and some used batteries may have some life as stationary batteries.

Even though such a system may not be as "efficient" as the most efficient system (parabolic dish/stirling engine3) using available materials will make it the cheapest. Such a system may be a bit of work and has the potential to supply heating/air conditioning needs as well as electricity.