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Sourcing Renewable components in California


By gotwind2, Section Classifieds
Posted on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 02:09:39 PM MST
Need a little help please

Hello all.
Looks like we will be taking the REcharge Pod to the states from here in the U.K.
http://www.gotwind.org/orange_recharge_pod.htm

We need to source 800w of Solar panels, 12 (110Ah) batterys and a Bergey XL1 wind turbine in California (to save flying them over from the U.K)

As you can imagine this is a very big undertaking for us, and I have very little knowledge of the U.S. ways.

Can anyone suggest a reliable seller of such Renewable Energy components ideally in the Ventura, California area.

I have tried Google, but a more trusted suggestion/opinion would be great.

Thanks
Ben.
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Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by carlb23 on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 02:48:30 PM MST
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I purchased about 3kw of solar and a Froinus inverter from DC Power systems in California last year. The items arrived across country to the east coast with no problems.

 http://www.dcpower-systems.com/

Carl



Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by gotwind2 (ben[at]gotwind.org) on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 03:01:40 PM MST
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Thank you very much Carl.
I am a little in the dark over here, as you can hopefully appreciate.

Ben.

www.gotwind.org


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Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by tecker on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 03:31:39 PM MST
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These guys have the Kyocera 130tm at $610
http://www.wholesalesolar.com/solar-panels.html#Kyocera_solar_panels


Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#4)
by StorminN on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 06:54:44 PM MST
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Hi Ben,

You could try calling Sunwize, they are an RE distributor (one tier up from a seller), with a distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga (other side of LA). A quick talk to one of their reps and you can probably set up an account with them.

http://www.sunwize.com/

8830 Rochester Ave., Suite 100
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Tel: 866-476-9493 or 909-484-5474

-N.



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by dnix71 (yahoo.com 'dnix71') on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 07:04:05 PM MST
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HarborFreight's home is Camarillo. That's a lot of panel kits at 45 watts each. They're inexpensive, though, usually about $225/set. Harbor Freight also sells bigger monocrystalline panels.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90599

  http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96352

Any auto parts store will have flooded "deep cycle" marine batteries that are rated what you want for about $100 each. If you want sla's, then go to a wheelchair/medicare/medical supply. They're a lot more money, but they won't spill.

The Bergey retails for about $2800. The latest AirX marine 400watt turbines have smart controllers built in so they won't overcharge. You won't need a dump controller with those.



Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#9)
by la7qz on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 05:37:39 PM MST
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Hi

The Air X marine turbines always had built in regulators which is one of the reasons I don't recommend them. Apparently, they also have an "industrial" model which does not have the built-in regulator. Up in the turbine head is not a good place for electronics and it makes it impossible to use the excess energy for anything useful (like heating water) once your batteries are full.

The other reason I don't recommend them is the almost incredible noise level, a high pitched swishing sound that carries a long way, particularly over water. Yes, their advertizing says they are quieter, but they are only quieter than their previous efforts. They are far noisier than any other comperable machine I have come across. These noisemakers have probably done more to hinder the acceptance of wind power than any other product on the market.

Many of them also put out serious RF noise. So serious that it is not unusual that the only thing I can hear on my SSB communications radio is the wind turbine on a boat 5-600 feet away. It is the only wind turbine I know of that generates RF interference.

Owen
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#10)
by dnix71 (yahoo.com 'dnix71') on Mon Oct 13th, 2008 at 09:17:16 PM MST
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The AirX has small fast blades, which makes it noisy, true enough. The controller makes it start and stop when near a full charge, so that may also contribute to some of the noise.

I'm suprised to hear about the rf interference, though. Uncle Charlie usually has something to say real quick if you make noise for no reason.

The regulated output is an absolute safety necessity in a marine application. It would be easy to burn to the waterline if a marine electrical generator just kept churning out in a storm, esp. since you may not be able to bring it down in high winds/rough seas.

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Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#6)
by Airstream on Tue Oct 7th, 2008 at 09:26:13 PM MST
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If you get your bonafides in a row and transmit them to the right contacts at the local RE shops and/or HF they could possibly donate or loan you the items in exchange for having their name and literature conspicuously present at your station...


Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#7)
by Bruce S (bruce(dot)stahl <at>gmail (dot)(com)) on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 07:13:47 AM MST
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Can't help with any of those items, but will ask the what,where , when & why questions.
Where in CA, USA, what event, dates of visit, and the ocassion , which event in Ventura?

Would be good to know for those who may be planning a trip or are in the area and a great chance for fellow forum'ers to drop by and visit.

Cheers
Bruce S



Re: Sourcing Renewable components in California (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by Rabrsniver on Wed Oct 8th, 2008 at 01:01:47 PM MST
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Hi,

I have purchased solar panels from these guys. Good prices, and not too far from where you're going to be.
Probably worth the drive.

http://www.partsonsale.com/contact_us.htm

Good luck,

John



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