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Energy Storage

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	Battery Bank - for electrochemical energy storage		Battery Bank - for electrochemical energy storage

	Inverters - for using the battery bank to get different forms of electrical power		Inverters and 3-phase Converter - for using the battery bank to get different forms of electrical power

	Chargers - for energizing the battery bank		Chargers - for energizing the battery bank

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Residence and Workshop

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	This is no small venture, but becomes a major milestone. Once you finish the foundation and roofing you are well-set. You'll want a reliable construction set to do this.		This is no small venture, but becomes a major milestone. Once you finish the foundation and roofing you are well-set. You'll want a reliable construction set to do this.

			Tractor

			Bulldozer

			Front-loading Bucket

			Soil Pulverizer

			Cement Mixer

			CEB Press

			Chop Saw

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	[[Residence Build]]		[[Residence Build]]

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=People=

It's no simple undertaking. Have good, dedicated friends to venture together as a cohesive team and community. Some volunteers might support the project.

=Land=

It all starts with land.

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'''Where to Buy Land and What to Look For'''

[http://www.landflip.com/ Landflip]

[http://www.landandfarm.com/ LandandFarm]

Internet service provider for the area - crucial for internet access

Delivery reach (ex. USPS, UPS, Fedex) - crucial for material sourcing

Arable soil and farm-friendly climate - crucial for agriculture

Treelines - crucial for erosion prevention, wind blocking, construction, wood fuel

CEB-composition soil - crucial for construction

Local suppliers of wood, cement, gravel, sand, ... (similar materials) - crucial for construction

Ability to get commercial food, trash pickup, grid water, grid electricity, gasoline, propane - crucial for startup/backup infrastructure

=Transportation=

A reliable, easy-to-use truck and trailer is essential for material transportation.

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'''Where to Buy a Truck and What to Look For'''

[http://www.truckshopper.com/ TruckShopper]

[http://www.carsdirect.com/ CarsDirect]

Big bed capable of handling heavy loads - crucial for transporting large and massive materials

Robust hitch for trailer

Easy to fuel and maintain

Preferable to have 4/5-person seating

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'''Where to Buy a Trailer and What to Look For'''

[http://www.trailershopper.com/ TrailerShopper]

Big bed capable of handling heavy loads - crucial for transporting large and massive materials

Compatible with the truck's rear hitch and easy to connect/disconnect - crucial for truck-trailer ease-of-use

Easy to maintain

=Portable Tool Shed=

By now you have land, truck, and trailer. In order to develop on the land you'll need tools. And tools need protection from weather.

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Build a [[Portable Tool Shed]] somewhere accessible on the land.

Fill the shed with:

Safety Equipment - your life depends on it

Mechanical Hand Tools - they're handy dandy

Gasoline Containers - as fuel

Motor Oil - for engine lubrication

Gasoline Generator - for portable AC power

Extension Cords - for electric power transmission over distances

=Residence and Workshop=

This is no small venture, but becomes a major milestone. Once you finish the foundation and roofing you are well-set. You'll want a reliable construction set to do this.

[[Residence Build]]

[[Workshop Build]]

=Energy Storage=

Having a battery bank is important to store energy. A battery bank needs enclosed protection from the elements as well as space for maneuvering it into the right position with a tractor or other heavy-lifting machine to carry it.

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Battery Bank - for electrochemical energy storage

Inverters - for using the battery bank to get different forms of electrical power

Chargers - for energizing the battery bank

Startup - Revision history

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