PV Gap

Jessie Said:

Advice on setting up a solar system for an NGO in Kenya?

We Answered:

You might look for machines which will run directly on the DC power of the solar system and battery (maybe 12 or 24V DC). Even if you do find something that runs on the *nominal* voltage, you may wish to examine the specifications carefully to see that they will accept the range of voltages (maybe 10-14V) coming from the battery. It might be a little more efficient (no energy lost as heat in transformers and inverters) and reliable (no transformers or inverters to fail and stop the whole system).

Carlos Said:

Are wind farms evil? Hybrid cars un-American? Was solar power created by communists?

We Answered:

I consider myself liberal, but think that the best way to convince people is through reasoned discussion, not negative psychology.

The danger in an absurdly emotional approach is that some people will not see it as the sarcasm that it is.