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Old 06-21-2007, 08:41 PM
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.... windmill electric generator mounted on a roof there...
... which is not to be recommended.

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Old 06-21-2007, 08:43 PM
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Yes, these are all interesting angles to consider. AND I would suppose that a hurricane could easily wipe out all the hard work. Let's hope that the prices will come down one day .... unless a large 'group' installation could be organised to cut costs a bit, providing everyone had the same goal. Just an idea though ....
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Old 06-21-2007, 10:33 PM
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I haven't seen any postings for solar power. Don't you have this technology there? Does anyone have it?
That's because you did not look in the environment forum.
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Old 06-24-2007, 06:30 PM
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Hi everyone I am from Calgary, canada. I have been in DR and back for
17yrs. There is a company that sell solar panel 80watts and also solar water heating. There in a small strip mall by a supermarcado and bank.
If you don't have a pool or lots of electronics solar panel are great.
Last time I was at my house, the power from the street blew up a lot of stuff in the town (computer, inverter, ect...). I will be getting 4 panel and 8 batteries (the one made for solar, guarantee for 10yrs) when I go back. I will turn my water pump to fill my tank on my roof, when it's full I will turn it off. The water will come down by gravity and for hot water, welllll,,,, you get use to not having it. So the one thing that will consume the most power is my fridge (you can go propane, but then you are paying for gas). We don't need a computer on air conditioning, use a fan on the nights that are hot. Some people want to live like they do back in there own country (well great if you do have the money). You don't have to be rich to live here (after you have your house built or bought). People should do gardening, almost everything grows here. Why buy fruit and veggies at the market.
Live on the interest in the bank, find a small income and enjoy the simple life.
Sorry got off topic a little bit. Good luck to everyone.
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Old 06-24-2007, 08:39 PM
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Last week I saw 115W solar panels at Soluz in Sosua.

I have used solar hot water at my place for 3 years now and its great. I do not even have the optional electric backup. However if you had many people living in your house you probably would need it....we are only 3.
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Old 06-25-2007, 03:56 PM
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Super Solar panels, move with the sun, available in 50a and 100a

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Worth a look
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Old 06-25-2007, 08:01 PM
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You can get hot water just by running copper pipes on the roof.
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Old 07-24-2007, 09:37 PM
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Super Solar panels, move with the sun, available in 50a and 100a

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THAT is cool stuff. I just stumbled into that site earlier myself. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:41 PM
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One of the fellows at the environment meeting at Garry's house the other day, is a high ranking Edenorte executive, and he has been working with solar power projects for 10 or 20 years (Can't remember).
All Gary's contact info is in this thread.
Good news surprises.
The Solar power expert is Dominican and does not speak English, but Garry does and he could and would assist anyone in need of answers.
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