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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We are working with Turning Point Foundation a 501(c)3 to provide off-grid power for their River Haven project which is providing transitional housing for homeless folks in the Ventura CA area.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The site is truly off-grid and currently uses propane to power three refrigerators and cook stoves. There is no space heating for the single occupancy rooms as of yet. But that\u2019s another problem.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are looking to specify DC refrigerators and PV-powered battery storage for the River Haven project. We are looking at the Goal Zero Yeti-3000 system (3000 Whr, 500 full discharge cycles, to 80% residual capacity) at a sale price of $2,400 but are finding the extra cost of their PV modules quite steep. And looking at other 36-cell (12 volt) modules, I can\u2019t find anything for less than $1.10/W. </p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Since Goal Zero is looking at the recreational market, I thought that there might be other companies with comparable product offerings that are focusing on other markets like developing countries.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any advice would be appreciated and you may contact us off-line.</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peter T. Parrish<br>SolarGnosis<br>1107 Fair Oaks Ave. Ste. 351<br>South Pasadena, CA 91030<br>(323) 839-6108<br>peter.parrish@solargnosis.com</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>