[Poll] New SubForum - Energy Storage

Piwoslaw · 09-19-21, 11:12 AM

EcoRenovator has subforums for a number of topics - from Heat Pumps, through Solar and Wind, to Conservation and even Gardening. A topic becoming increasingly popular in discussion about energy (especially renewable) is how to store it.

So what would you say to creating a new subforum for Energy Storage? For both large- and home-scale, theoretical possibilities and DIY projects.

pinballlooking · 09-21-21, 04:30 PM

I like the idea. As more EV cars get older and their batteries become available the energy storage for homes DIY will increase greatly.

Daox · 09-24-21, 09:41 PM

Very interesting topic. Lets see if there is interest!

NiHaoMike · 10-04-21, 01:16 AM

Perhaps just rename the "Solar Power" section to something like "Solar Power and Energy Storage"?

Xringer · 09-10-22, 11:01 PM

What type of Energy Storage? Electrical?

Batteries: Buy or built? How to select them? What types are best? How to configure them? how to meter them?How to charge them? How to test them? Shock hazards. What kind of tools, cables etc. etc.

Yeah, this might be a good topic! And configuring PV, charge controllers and inverters could be a part of it too.
Integration of 240ac or 120ac power produced into your home's electrical system. Metering AC usage..

Or, maybe batteries should be a standalone subform.

NiHaoMike · 09-13-22, 11:59 PM

There would also be thermal storage for HVAC and hot water.

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09-19-21, 11:12 AM	#1
Piwoslaw Super Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 964 Thanks: 190 Thanked 111 Times in 87 Posts	[Poll] New SubForum - Energy Storage EcoRenovator has subforums for a number of topics - from Heat Pumps, through Solar and Wind, to Conservation and even Gardening. A topic becoming increasingly popular in discussion about energy (especially renewable) is how to store it. So what would you say to creating a new subforum for Energy Storage? For both large- and home-scale, theoretical possibilities and DIY projects. __________________ Ecorenovation - the bottomless piggy bank that tries to tame the energy hog.

09-21-21, 04:30 PM	#2
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,930 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I like the idea. As more EV cars get older and their batteries become available the energy storage for homes DIY will increase greatly. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-24-21, 09:41 PM	#3
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Very interesting topic. Lets see if there is interest! __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-04-21, 01:16 AM	#4
NiHaoMike Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 257 Times in 241 Posts	Perhaps just rename the "Solar Power" section to something like "Solar Power and Energy Storage"? __________________ To my surprise, shortly after Naomi Wu gave me a bit of fame for making good use of solar power, Allie Moore got really jealous of her...

09-10-22, 11:01 PM	#5
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 115 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Energy Storage? What type of Energy Storage? Electrical? Batteries: Buy or built? How to select them? What types are best? How to configure them? how to meter them?How to charge them? How to test them? Shock hazards. What kind of tools, cables etc. etc. Yeah, this might be a good topic! And configuring PV, charge controllers and inverters could be a part of it too. Integration of 240ac or 120ac power produced into your home's electrical system. Metering AC usage.. Or, maybe batteries should be a standalone subform. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

09-13-22, 11:59 PM	#6
NiHaoMike Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 257 Times in 241 Posts	There would also be thermal storage for HVAC and hot water. __________________ To my surprise, shortly after Naomi Wu gave me a bit of fame for making good use of solar power, Allie Moore got really jealous of her...