Solar Power 411

This is a permanent magnet alternator I built mostly in my Vo-Tech welding class. I will be running this most likely on a 12 volt system, but I may run a 24 volt system if i can get that much voltage with a low wind speed. The specs are listed at the end of the video. Sorry for there not being any sound, I forget that particular camera has no mic. Video Rating: 0 / 5

Preston Stroud’s new Power Jack Grid Tie Inverter setup is demonstrated. I have just installed a 2500 watt power jack grid tie inverter to run my solar array directly into the home power grid and reduce the electrical bill. The Missouri Wind and Solar 9 blade wind turbine is still running into the Missour Wind and Solar charge controller. During an emergency power outage, the solar power can be re-directed from the grid tie inverter to the battery bank through the charge controller. The battery power is consumed during emergencies through a 5000 watt battery inverter. My setup includes the following specs: * (7) solar panels generating 1230 watts / 34-38 amps summer and 24-28 amps winter. * Missouri Wind and Solar 9 blade wind turbine, 800 watts * Missouri Wind and Solar 440 amp charge controller for both wind and solar (solar during emergencies) * Power Jack 2500 watt grid tie inverter * Missouri Wind and Solar blocking diode (170 amp / 600v) and 200 amp fuse. * Missouri Wind and Solar amp meter to measure solar power (note that charge controller amps are for wind power) * Missouri Wind and Solar 1200 watt battery dump resistor bank * (2) power shut off boxes to direct solar to either the charge controller or grid tie inverter. * Power Inverter 5000 watt pure sine wave inverter for emergency backup power * (12) golf cart batteries at 6 volts * System is wired for 12 volt battery bank NOTE: Someone on the internet has been unjustly attacking Missouri Wind and Solar so …

Affordable wind turbines 300 watt micro helical vertical axis wind turbine phone 361-444-3711 or 563-570-6239 Video Rating: 0 / 5

Taking a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, John Park constructs a wind-powered generator. The electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the great thing about the project is how it explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity. Download the PDFs for these projects at www.makezine.tv Video Rating: 4 / 5