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[LUG]Re: Off grid technology resources

 

What are you using for batteries
-       Dams
-       Gravity

Are you thinking of things to reduce electricity consumption (after the kids have 
been cranking for half an hour)
-       Hay boxes / insulation
-       led bulbs vs ..


On Sat, Feb 17, 2024 at 09:52:41PM +0000, Rich Brown wrote:
>    Hi Guys
> 
>    This is very off topic but I thought you might be able to help. I am
>    building a small holding at Fowey River Academy secondary school and
>    whilst a lot of it is practical education, there is also taught lessons.
>    The area will be off grid and so I will be teaching students how to
>    generate electricity. I am trying to find kits that will enable the
>    students to build something and then see it in action. Do you know of any
>    resources that will help please? I am thinking along the line of:
>    Hand crank to generate and store electricity - use different methods -
>    attach to a bulb and see which method is better
>    Water wheel
>    Solar in some way - possible in cooking as well as electricity
> 
>    Any ideas please? Thanks.
>    --
>    Richard Brown
>    Youth Worker
>    07546 804439

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