Solar powered rigs

[Justy]

Anyone really moving forward 'independently?'
Power cuts stop everybody and everything,bitcoins main flaw,and I find the lack of respect for where the energy comes from a trifle annoying,I've done some maths but I'm sure there's some real experts out there already mining with free nuclear star power,the bitcoin is still so last century in that respect,but in the next with its ethos?
I'm interested in building a mid range project in the uk somewhere with a team,if anyone's running a renewable system please send pics!

[smelly]

http://www.builditsolar.com/

http://www.freesunpower.com/

http://www.treehugger.com/solar-technolo...0-kit.html

http://www.redrok.com/main.htm

http://www.mavericksolar.net/

[Thenen]

The solar itself is too costly... need a cheaper alternative...

[smelly]

There is always an initial cost. Besides maintenance, with solar there is no other cost or fees other than the buy in unless the sun goes out.

Even with one of these there is an initial cost. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l1KpT8g2uk

[miners78]

Way too expensive, but It is a very cool idea. And it would be pretty reliable.

[chowdan]

I would like to see a solar/wind/hydro system online. All those are completely feasible depending on your location.

I was raised in the Fiji Islands where my house was powered via all three things. We had enough electricity to last us forever. We powered everything from PC's to TV's/Fridges.

The thing about all three sources is that your system needs to rely on water(continuious generation) primarily and use solar/wind as a backup to the system/booster. If you had enough hydro generation you could easily plan to run equipment forever.

[Desensitizer]

Have you considered the cost of buying the equipment required to generate the solar electricity. Just like mining equipment must be paid back by bitcoin mining profits, the cost of solar equipment is going to need to be paid back by the cost of kw/h saved by using solar as an alternative. It may take a very long time for your investment to come close to breaking even, cost wise.

[chowdan]

Have you considered the cost of buying the equipment required to generate the solar electricity. Just like mining equipment must be paid back by bitcoin mining profits, the cost of solar equipment is going to need to be paid back by the cost of kw/h saved by using solar as an alternative. It may take a very long time for your investment to come close to breaking even, cost wise.

I still believe that if you are in the correct location,  cost does not matter to much.

I personally am in mining for the long haul and have no expectations on stopping. I want to see the currency grow to mass market....imagine where we will be with the currencies in  20 years. Imagine how effecient hardware will be in this time.

If you are in a place like the usa, all spare energy that you generate can flow back into the power grid which will help pay back the system. In all honesty,  what does it matter if it takes 20 years to pay it back if your generating enough to power your full facility with room to expand. Hydro/wind/solar equipment last a verrryy long time. There is more use to these units even if the currencies vanish(free power for a home/few homes?)

[aznatama]

Solar is very weak.  I have a 4.2kw grid-tied system which supplies about 700kwh per month.  That's equivalent to a 1,000w power draw.

However, it does make sense, especially if you are in the right location and have enough roof space.  But it is a long term investment,