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Re: [LUG] OT: Hacker Groups

 

On Mon, 7 Sep 2009, tom wrote:

How about an Open Inverter?
Put together a modular design for (eventually) grid connected inverter.
I reckon it can be done for ~£150 for a controller that can control up to 16 * 1 or 1/2 kw inverters which should cost about £20 per Kva
And then get it certified to be legally connected - that's when it'll 
become expensive and what I suspect is where most of the money goes on 
commercial ones )-:
However I'm not sure self-generated electrickery is that viable right now 
- PV panels are still expensive, wind is a bit hit & miss for most people 
and water only suitable for the very few.
My solar (water) stuff cost me £2K for a DIY installation and I'm looking 
to halve my gas bill which will give payback in 2 years or so.
Gordon
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