Comments on: Solar Power

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:26:28 +0000

Ron, the short answer is C$2,000/month for the two of us. We’re spending about $1,000 on the boat (parts, fuel, insurance,etc), about $1000/month on ourselves (everything from food to entertainment). We’re hoping that cost will decrease a little when we get to Mexico/less-weathy places. A full post on that subject will arrive soon.

By: Ron Butler

Ron Butler — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:53:07 +0000

Steve, on a general topic what is a ball park figure US$ per month of what it costs to cruise once the boat is paid for , outfitted and running smooth? $200 $2000? 500? $5000

Ron Butler

I am considering retiring…

By: Steven

Steven — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:37:10 +0000

There are many types of renewable power in common use because no one type is right for all environments. Solar is the most expensive but most flexible. I also purchased a 1.2 KW wind generator but the shipyard convinced me that there was no where to mount it on board. For most people wind power is the smart choice, being about half the cost of solar. Hydropower is the correct decision for anyone for whoom it is an option. Usually that involves owning water rights, which is impossible in cities and non-trivial in rural environments,

By: dad ensslen

dad ensslen — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:23:12 +0000

i thought you preached wind power
i preached both with liking solar for quietness and low maintenance

so what is the life and life power output of solar panels?