[Lowfer] The hydro installation

[Stan, W1LE]

  When I had my photovoltaic vision, I could generate AC and turn my 
meter backwards
to account for my usage from the grid. Any excess was a credit for 0.05$ 
per KWHr.
That was the rate a few years ago.

The return on investment (ROI) did not meet my expectations, so I did 
not get the multi KW
DC to AC inverter. Instead I only charge flooded lead acid batteries and 
feed 12VDC to the shack.

If I were to do it again, I would get PV panels with an integral 
inverter, then feed the grid with AC.
Forgetting the batteries.

Stan, W1LE      Cape Cod     FN41sr




On 10/4/2010 2:41 PM, Bill Ashlock wrote:
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> Charlie,
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> I was wrong about the $.16/KWH. This is a credit that can only be used to offset electrical usage. AKA 'net metering'. There is another rate paid by the local electric company aside from this that is much lower, but I don't know what that is. Will check.
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> Bill
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