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I wanted to understand the optimal quantities of solar overbuild and battery backup for loads of arbitrary capex ($/kW) and utilization. Summary plots below.
Unsurprisingly, there are two stable attractors: cheap loads, intermittent operation, no batteries, and expensive loads,... See more
Reflect Orbital
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For example, induction burners are more efficient for cooking than traditional electrical burners in the same way that microwaves are—targeting the energy to a particular material (metal for induction, water molecules for microwaves) means that less energy is wasted in warming up the kitchen. We can replace furnaces with heat pumps or with thermal
... See moreDeb Chachra • How Infrastructure Works
When we’re talking about energy or energy infrastructure, we’re usually talking about either a) moving energy around, b) changing the form it takes, or c) storing it while we wait to do A or B.
Brian Potter • Energy Cheat Sheet
🌱 SELF-SUFFICIENCY ON JUST 1/4 ACRE? Yes, it’s possible!
Most people think you need acres of land to grow your own food, but the truth is you can create an amazingly productive mini-homestead in a typical suburban lot.
With smart planning and efficient design, a quarter acre can... See more
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grid-scale energy storage,
Bill Gates • How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
Prototyping Cotto portable heater.
A candle emits lots of heat which moves upwards, directly towards the ceiling of a room, dispersing quickly. Thanks to the internal steel structure and the thick terracotta module, the heat of the large candle is captured and radiated, evenly heating the surrounding area. In two hours... See more
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