New Grower Anyone use alternative energy sources?

[GodAmJT]

I've been trying to assemble the most ideal set-up I can put together for the space constraints I have and I saw a few things that came to mind...

Does anyone here use alternative energy like wind or solar? I see the kits that include everything but the battery for relatively cheap and would for at least the solar panels I saw, handle ALL of the power requirements I need for now. Besides the basic stuff like having a hard-wired back-up in the event of terrible weather or an equipment malfunction, are there any drawbacks to using alternative power for a smaller grow?


Just testing the waters I suppose.. I suppose just like anyone else, I want to optimize my project with as little cost increase as possible. I had even considered making a sort of "solar tube" which I've seen in homes where it's just a tube with reflective interior that is placed under a clear or translucent cap and it focuses the sunlight almost like a spot light.





JT

 

[Eyes on Fire]

Ive looked into it,but I wont get around to it for awhile if I even get there to be honest,But I got a few decent DIY vids and a few other kit type DIY projects with solar.Id was looking at Geo thermal drilling as well,but again,money n body is busted so I cant do the tougher work these days.

 

[GodAmJT]

I gotcha. I've never heard of geothermal drilling, so I'm gonna go do a little research. It almost seems like more folks would consider alternative sources, since I was doing some quick estimates, and even if you spent $300 on a 100w system, if you're using CFLs or LEDs, you could at least run all of your ancillary stuff like fans, pumps and humidifiers from one panel, you could almost make your money back by the end of the first year... As for wind power, I don't think they're as convenient, but I've seen quite a few kits that produce lots of watts and they mount on the roof of your home, or along those lines.. You could even plug into the grid and MAKE money off of alternative power, depending on your investment, I suppose..

 

[Chester]

Not an alternative power source, but I would love to have a slow solar turntable thats powered by the LED ... Nomis did a turntable grow and it was impressive ...

 

[cooldm]

I grow my plants with good vibes and love. Does that count? :smoke:

 

[GodAmJT]

Works for me so far!! lol

 

[pop22]

I've been trying to assemble the most ideal set-up I can put together for the space constraints I have and I saw a few things that came to mind...

Does anyone here use alternative energy like wind or solar? I see the kits that include everything but the battery for relatively cheap and would for at least the solar panels I saw, handle ALL of the power requirements I need for now. Besides the basic stuff like having a hard-wired back-up in the event of terrible weather or an equipment malfunction, are there any drawbacks to using alternative power for a smaller grow?


Just testing the waters I suppose.. I suppose just like anyone else, I want to optimize my project with as little cost increase as possible. I had even considered making a sort of "solar tube" which I've seen in homes where it's just a tube with reflective interior that is placed under a clear or translucent cap and it focuses the sunlight almost like a spot light.





JT

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