SUBS Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 old vt but still apt, maybe more so as we start to rely(?) on alternative (to hyro) renewable energy. Largest wind farm in world (whitstable) aint no good if in doldrums at the end of corrie etc. Somewhere in Wales theres a 'hollow'mountain with Hydro electric generators at the bottom, and a huge resevoir at the top. At paek demand or if theres a surge, all of the water is released to drive the generators, stored at the bottom, and during low demand periods the water is pumped back to the top. Not sure, but I think it was originally designed to help cope with economy7 and electric storage heaters which were popular in the 70s brilliant, simple idea. Wonder if its still in use.
jnealon Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Somewhere in Wales theres a 'hollow'mountain with Hydro electric generators at the bottom, and a resevoir at the top. At paek demand all of the water is released to drive the generators, stored at the bottom, and during low demand periods the water is pumped back to the top. I think it was originally designed to help cope with economy7 and electric storage heaters which were popular in the 70s brilliant, simple idea. Wonder if its still in use. We have our own version over here, Turlough Hill, they have a reservoir at the top of the mountain which releases water and drives 4 turbines at the bottom. Each turbine can generate 70MW so you'll need 40-50 of these to power all your kettles after corrie. It only lasts a few hours then they pump the water back up at night. During the troubles the army were posted there 24/7 www.realsecurity.ie
hpotter Posted November 16, 2010 Author Posted November 16, 2010 Somewhere in Wales theres a 'hollow'mountain Harry secombe?
Rulland Posted November 16, 2010 Posted November 16, 2010 Harry secombe? lol-Electric Mountain in Llanberis at the base of Snowdon, contains a visitor centre etc massive feat of engineering. And still in use.
arfur mo Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 If you install renewable energy I.e. Solar/wind I think you get subsidies upto 50%. Believe even selling some power back, it then it takes 10 years to break even. Fine if your staying put i guess, but takes the advantages away if you move. Bec intersting then if it adds or devalues the selling price of the house? House near me has had one side of the roof almost completely covered in solar panels, i can't say it adds to the looks of what was once a nice looking home. Arfur If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!!
jb-eye Posted November 17, 2010 Posted November 17, 2010 Harry secombe? Blaenau Ffestiniog pronounced blyner festinog Customers!
hpotter Posted November 21, 2010 Author Posted November 21, 2010 Blaenau Ffestiniog pronounced blyner festinog looks isolated, but has got railway. worth a visit?
jb-eye Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 Im seriously considering an Ait to Water backup for running my underfloor heating. This then turned my attention to a PV subsidy towards the running of the air water. Obviously the instalation cost would send the repayment costs decades instead of a few years. So i put a nill on my own labour. During my youtube research i was totaly unsurprised by the major difrrence between the UK installer and the German installer. How the hell did we manage to compete with such a proffessional and disaplined race. They have all the skills and saftey kit and we send a couple of blokes from down the pub with a ladder, trainers and an installation manual plus a telephone number for tech suport (sound familar). Customers!
MrHappy Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 How the hell did we manage to compete with such a proffessional and disaplined race. don't mention ze war..... Mr Veritas God
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