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Island Energy (Demand) Calculations
We’ve been having fun, traipsing around Aruba, looking at beaches, checking out the sights, dining at all kinds of restaurants. However, having a house here is like having a house most anywhere else in...
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Island Energy Production
So in the last post, I said I needed to DELIVER 7,000 watts of power to keep my airco system working here in Aruba. The next logical question is how am I going to produce electricity in the first...
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Island Solar Power, Aruba
The photo below shows the roof of the Dutch Marine Base located in Savaneta, Aruba. A few years ago, they installed these solar panels in order to power their motor pool facilities. I have not been...
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Island Power, Inverters
The DC/AC inverter is the heart of any off-grid power system with electricity produced by solar and wind. Most small wind turbines and solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity. However, the...
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Hot Water, Aruba
Many homes in Aruba do not have running hot water. Some use small, point of use units to heat water used in the shower. These are typically electrically powered and draw quite a bit of current....
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Old Town, New Power
Madrid is an ancient city, no doubt about it. Still, you’ll find forward thinking people, including those operating this hotel near the Plaza Mayor. Look carefully at the roof. It looks like they have...
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Big Solar
At Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, there are several alternative energy installations. One of them is this huge solar array that hangs on the south side of the stadium. Not sure how much...
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