Italian Solar Train


	Italian Solar Train

Johnoppy

10-25-2005 1:57 PM

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solar, alternative energy, photovoltaics, environment

Johnoppy says:

on time and good or you

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10-25-2005 2:21 PM

adamc

"they provide energy for air-conditioning, lighting and safety systems"

Anyone making a stand-alone solar-powered air conditioner?

10-25-2005 2:21 PM

adamc

"they provide energy for air-conditioning, lighting and safety systems"

Anyone making a stand-alone solar-powered air conditioner?

10-25-2005 2:23 PM

adamc

guess so...

Solar energy powered Air Conditioner

SC1000-SOLARCOOL, DC EVAPORATIVE COOLER

Super efficient evaporative cooler delivers cold air direct from a 40W solar module during peak daylight hours. Designed especially for smaller one or two room homes or trailers, this side draft unit will exchange the room air every 5 minutes in 600 square feet of living area.

10-25-2005 4:20 PM

Johnoppy

Also, safty systems on solar...is it just me but that is scarey. A few cloudy days, low battery and hello on coming wall...splat!

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