Solar power

Discussion in 'Growing Marijuana Indoors' started by gybe, Jun 3, 2007.

  1. Hi!

    I was wondering if solar power is efficient for lights. That means I want to have free electricity for at least 10 years (before they break and I have to buy another set of solar cells).

    First of all, I know this shit isn't inexpensive. But anyway! How much for solar cells that would be able to produce app. 1 kW per hour? Are there any good combined capacitors/batteries that can be charged via cells and via standard household electrical supply? Just in case I want to have a standard backup if solar cells give up for a day or two.

    Basically I want this: solar cells with output of 1 kW per hour (it MUST withstand the longest cycle for growing under HPS/MH); a battery that can be simultaneously charged via solar cells and ordinary electricity from the household. How many square meters/feet of solar cells do I need for that kind of an output?

    Let's say this is for two 400W HPS lights.
     

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