PV Gap

Joseph Said:

Star name/Solar System Generators?

We Answered:

Star name/Solar System Generators

http://home.comcast.net/~brons/NerdCorne…

Star Maps

http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/

http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/…

http://www.skymaps.com/

Dennis Said:

AC or DC generator for solar system?

We Answered:

i)Increase the no. of solar panels, as it is a one time expenditure only.
A battery bank(of sufficient size)
A small DC generator

ii) If you live in an area where oil is really cheap try investing in an AC generator

The first option will always be better

Crystal Said:

Can an automobile voltage regulator be used in a solar/wind generator system?

We Answered:

It's unlikely because the regulators are usually designed to control the field current of the alternator. If your wind generator uses an automotive alternator it could work, but you're out of luck with the solar system.
I'm putting together a wind system and have designed a relatively simple shunt regulator to prevent battery overcharging. As the generator attempts to develop output above the set voltage a very heavy load is applied to limit the voltage.
Read my web page and check the links for the schematic diagram.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/wind.…