E. and I are planning to power a house off wood, sunlight, and stream water (and maybe, the rain). This is not for trendiness' sake, but necessity. Today, as part of the plan, I bought a large solar panel (pictured). It is over-specified, for two reasons: 1. This will give me more freedom to mount it as I will (namely, more solidly and securely), and 2. Solar power has become that affordable.
OBSERVATION: The "power plant" for the whole house costs about R2 000 ($200). However, there will be no heavy use: only lights, pumping water, electronic equipment (and alarm system), and perhaps a little refrigeration.
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