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'''Product Narrative for the November 2016 Seed Eco-Home Prototype''' | |||
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The Seed Eco-Home is full of advanced eco-features that come in the standard model. With 3000W of off-grid power, the house is completely self-sufficient on energy. See compelling information explaining why no new construction should go without PV panels - [[Feasibility Notes on PV]]). What happens when the sun doesn't shine? The standard feature is a grid-tie inverter, which also pushes power back to the grid in the day. | |||
What about power generation at night? A 100 W '''Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)''' is included. This device converts heat into electricity, so you can be generating power from your pellet stove. With superefficient LED lighting (3W per bulb), and a super-efficient 8W refrigerator - that is plenty of power to run your computer and house if you are super eco-conscious. See notes on the [[Feasibility of TEG Power]]. | |||
For night power - | |||
Now if any of these features don't suit your situation for whatever reason - you can replace them with cheaper, standard options. | |||
*Thermoelectric generator - When the sun is not out, we can run the thermoelectic generator from our pellet stove. This is even possible in the summer, | *Thermoelectric generator - When the sun is not out, we can run the thermoelectic generator from our pellet stove. This is even possible in the summer, | ||
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Revision as of 20:23, 18 May 2016
Product Narrative for the November 2016 Seed Eco-Home Prototype
The Seed Eco-Home is full of advanced eco-features that come in the standard model. With 3000W of off-grid power, the house is completely self-sufficient on energy. See compelling information explaining why no new construction should go without PV panels - Feasibility Notes on PV). What happens when the sun doesn't shine? The standard feature is a grid-tie inverter, which also pushes power back to the grid in the day.
What about power generation at night? A 100 W Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) is included. This device converts heat into electricity, so you can be generating power from your pellet stove. With superefficient LED lighting (3W per bulb), and a super-efficient 8W refrigerator - that is plenty of power to run your computer and house if you are super eco-conscious. See notes on the Feasibility of TEG Power.
For night power -
Now if any of these features don't suit your situation for whatever reason - you can replace them with cheaper, standard options.
- Thermoelectric generator - When the sun is not out, we can run the thermoelectic generator from our pellet stove. This is even possible in the summer,