off-grid Charlesland

tp25

Imagine we buy solar panels in the bulk, imagine two or three vertical (cone style) design wind turbines in the middle of the Charlesland... imagine all lower bills (or no bills) for everyone within the community.

We have engineers, lawyers, plumbers, electricians - we could do it...

dr ro

how much is in the sinking fund?

Annasopra

dr ro wrote: »

how much is in the sinking fund?

Its not really relevant because under law you would have to maintain the sinking fund

Charlie-Bravo

tp25 wrote: »

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We have engineers, lawyers, plumbers, electricians - we could do it...

and surveyors too...all that advertising the Society does and still people forget us

Realistically speaking I don't think wind turbines would be quiet enough...but certainly there are plenty of roof planes for photovoltaics. No need for plumbers with these bad boys, just an electrician to hook it all up and change the electricity meter to a smart or bidirectional interval meter. Plenty of scope in exempt development planning regs for putting in solar panels so planning shouldn't be an issue either. So yes, let's buy in bulk, each house is pretty much the same so it'll be a standard install across the board. Hopefully we'll pump enough kWatts back onto the grid and get a big fat cheque at the end of the year?! Disclaimer: Don't rely on this information.

loyatemu

isn't photo-voltaic fairly unreliable in Ireland (there's a reason why they're building solar-harvesting plants in the Sahara and windfarms in Ireland)?

Charlie-Bravo

Sand in wind turbines wouldn't be good! Like anything, if correctly designed and installed they'll work well. There's been too many people using up grant money (and their own) without properly assessing their options. A site survey by a competent professional (not a contractor selling the stuff) would let you know what's best!

dr ro

mango salsa wrote: »

Its not really relevant because under law you would have to maintain the sinking fund

can't we borrow against the sinking fund though.

Annasopra

dr ro wrote: »

can't we borrow against the sinking fund though.

I doubt it but I am not sure but which sinking fund - There must be 5 or 6 in Charlesland - It would be complex very complex

tp25

this may fit stream beside charlesland:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo_mP18IXMo

http://www.zotloeterer.com/welcome.php

ciaran67

A huge bicycle, middle of the green, everyone takes a turn.

Cerco

Lidl are selling solar powered lights. This could be an illuminating start.

tp25

ciaran67 wrote: »

A huge bicycle, middle of the green, everyone takes a turn.

this should be standard around Ireland

2011

tp25 wrote: »

Imagine we buy solar panels in the bulk, imagine two or three vertical (cone style) design wind turbines in the middle of the Charlesland... imagine all lower bills (or no bills) for everyone within the community.

Great idea, here is an example of how well it can all work:

tp25