[Energy] solar solution to a different problem
leftyfb
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Mon Nov 7 14:22:29 EST 2011
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Do we think we can come up with a solution where the sneaker-net'ing of
those really light and non-fragile batteries doesn't need to be done?
Maybe if we can get a few solar panels like the one we have now and
mount them at or near the places where the batteries live. We might even
be able to run some cords through some PVC around some areas and just
hook up molex plugs and label cords according to their tent.
BTW, the 2nd solar panel is a small foldable job that isn't suitable to
charge any decent sized deep cycle batteries. It's more for mobile devices.
On 11/07/2011 01:39 PM, dana at occupyboston.org wrote:
> Matt-
> I tend to agree with Sage's thoughts on this, but I also
> think the unit you've identified looks like it would certainly
> be useful, so if you've already started a fund-raising process
> that you are excited about, I say go for it.
> We have an excellent solar charger already and apparently another
> that arrived yesterday. Our problem with a solar infrastructure isn't
> a technical one, but a social, human resource one in my view. We need to
> have people who are willing and able to hook batteries up to panel charge
> controllers in the morning, angle them during the day to get good sun,
> and swap batteries out once they're charged. That's the main thing we
> are missing now in my opinion. Do you know anyone who might be willing
> to help with this (slightly different) problem? I would be happy
> to meet any time with volunteers, show them how to use a multimeter,
> troubleshoot, etc.
> Solidarity,
> Dana
>
> Quoting Matthew Katz <mhkapz at msn.com>:
> http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/66/Extreme-350-Base-Camp-Kit/1:3/
>> Please let me know what you think and get back to me.
>
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