[RE-wrenches] Apparent power

[Comet Systems]

Interesting but way smaller scale than I was thinking. The Anguilla grid
has a capacity of 10 - 15MW from a single diesel generating station.

2012/2/7 Richard L Ratico <Richard.L.Ratico at valley.net>

> Chris,
>
> Perhaps you'll find this island's experience of interest:
>
> http://www.isleofeigg.org/eigg_electric.html
>
> Dick Ratico
> Solarwind Electric
>
>
> --- You wrote:
> Ray,
> The idea that the utility in an island is seeing an advantage to having PV
> on the grid is a huge concept for me.  As  I am based in a small island
> with a utility that is scared of solar pv installations, this concept is
> tremendous ammunition for me. I am also fascinated by the idea of PV
> installations as a corrective power source, the possibilities for this are
> tremendous.
> If there is any more information anyone can offer on the impact of PV on an
> island grid, I would be very interested to hear.  I am going to write an
> article on my blog and in print on how other islands are benefiting from
> solar, so anything you can tell me will help to build this story.
>
> Chris Mason
> --- end of quote ---
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