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  • greenenergyscot
    Member
    • Jan 2014
    • 36

    #1

    Where to Start | Solar Energy

    Hi All,

    I want to install solar energy at my office but don't know where to starat actually. Can anybody let me know a infinite process which can help me to do the same.

    Your response will be appreciated.

    Thank You
  • J.P.M.
    Solar Fanatic
    • Aug 2013
    • 14995

    #2
    Originally posted by greenenergyscot
    Hi All,

    I want to install solar energy at my office but don't know where to starat actually. Can anybody let me know a infinite process which can help me to do the same.

    Your response will be appreciated.

    Thank You
    If one goal is to save money, start by internalizing the idea that not using energy is always less expensive than getting more of it and solar is usually, if not always one of the more expensive sources of that energy. Next, understand where energy is used and how much it costs. Then, reduce that use in the most cost effective ways possible, starting with the most bang for the buck stuff first. Solar is a far way back in the queue of strategies. Read, study, think, learn, repeat.

    Welcome to the neighborhood.

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    • Mike90250
      Moderator
      • May 2009
      • 16020

      #3
      "at your office" Do you own the property that houses your office ?
      Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
      || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
      || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

      solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
      gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Lister

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      • greenenergyscot
        Member
        • Jan 2014
        • 36

        #4
        Originally posted by J.P.M.
        If one goal is to save money, start by internalizing the idea that not using energy is always less expensive than getting more of it and solar is usually, if not always one of the more expensive sources of that energy. Next, understand where energy is used and how much it costs. Then, reduce that use in the most cost effective ways possible, starting with the most bang for the buck stuff first. Solar is a far way back in the queue of strategies. Read, study, think, learn, repeat.

        Welcome to the neighborhood.
        Hi,

        Thanks for your advice. OK, i need to analyze everything again to know how much energy i consume and what can be the best source to occupy that energy.

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        • greenenergyscot
          Member
          • Jan 2014
          • 36

          #5
          Originally posted by Mike90250
          "at your office" Do you own the property that houses your office ?
          No, it is on rent. I don't own the property.

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