Renewable Energy

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Saved by the Sun

The promise of solar energy is examined. Included: the world's largest solar-thermal plant, at Kramer Junction in the Mojave Desert; solar-powered homes; and comments from Sarah Kurtz, who helped design the solar cell that's powering the Mars rovers.

Hi all,
Does anyone know of a controller that will work with a the motor that is sold as the Brushless Etek? It's a BLDC or PMAC that is the same dimensions as the Etek. The only controller I know of that will work is the Sevcon millipak, but its only 200 amps. Need more juice!!!
any suggestions?
thanks a bunch,
M

PRESS RELEASE
10/19/2006 GAAS:767:06 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gov. Schwarzenegger Launches Go Solar California Web Site, Touts State’s Leadership on Solar Power

Two months after signing legislation to complete his Million Solar Roofs plan, Gov. Schwarzenegger launched the Go Solar California Web site ( www.GoSolarCalifornia.ca.gov), a one stop shop for information on the state's solar programs for California residential and commercial power users.

Seems like a no-brainier

Fuel Efficiency and Climate Change

We all know there is basically nowhere to charge an EV. And if you go to someones house they are going to look at you like you are crazy at first. So... Why not setup solar charging stations? Just a few in an average sized city will make owning an EV a lot less of an "oh sh*t, am I going to make it?" experience. You can stop and get an opportunity charge if it looks like you might be stretching the range.

What You'll need...

Found this from Costco:

http://www.costco.com/

search "solar", item is "Coleman CL3600 Solar Back up Power Kit
54 Watts by ICP"

You'll need to buy a 12v deep cycle battery and an inverter for it to work to provide 120v power. 54 w peak is not a lot, but it might be enough to keep an e-bike or small scooter charged.

HB 869 Establishes the Easy Connection Act which allows electric customers to sell electricity from renewable energy sources to electric companies.
HB 869 -- Electric Energy
Sponsor: Holsman
This bill establishes the Easy Connection Act which requires all
electric utilities including municipal utilities, electric
cooperatives, and utilities regulated by the Missouri Public
Service Commission to provide net metering services to their

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