[RE-wrenches] 40+KW off grid - Suggestions

[roger dixon]

Is there a wind resource?  Does the wind or solar resource seasonality
correspond to the conference center use?  Perhaps a hybrid system would be
prudent?  

I wouldn't want to pay for that battery bank....

Roger Dixon 
Skylands Renewable Energy, LLC
908.337.2057 cell
roger.dixon at skylandsre.com
www.skylandsre.com

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[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:20 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: [RE-wrenches] 40+KW off grid - Suggestions

Hello All,

I have an inquiry for a 40KW+ off grid and are looking for suggestions.
Small conference center, some lodging, commercial kitchen, 30+% full [loaded
up] occupancy, small staff and maintenance crew for [70%] balance of the
time.

The full loads will probably be met with [1 or 2] LP gas generators.
The utility line quote is $1+ million away.

We are looking at all options-

High volt runs  to AC coupled and Outback 3648, 6 packs.

High volt to FM 80's and Outback 3648 , 6 packs.

Sunny boy Islands 5048's.

We want some redundancy but are looking for a good blend of large, reliable,
and redundant.

I welcome your opinions.

Thanks in advance,


Dana Orzel

Great Solar Works, Inc
www.solarwork.com
E - dana at solarwork.com
V - 970.626.5253
F - 970.626.4140
C - 970.209.4076
"I'd put my money on solar energy. I hope we don't have to wait 'til oil and
coal run out before we tackle that."
-Thomas Edison, in conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone, March
1931

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