Hi Michael, Very good points.
Another thing to add is the option for grid intertie. For some events that might have grid power, and are a recurring event, the promoters might be able to install a intertie that over the course of the year, produces what the event uses. Cheers, jay Peltz Power On Apr 30, 2011, at 1:29 PM, Michael Welch wrote: > Hi gang, this is a very interesting discussion. I have been powering smaller > public events for a long time, and also helping out with larger events like > the Pignic that Brian was referring to. > > Keep in mind that this is a demonstration of renewable energy. It is just as > important that people be exposed to it as workable project than it is to > supply PV-energy for every watt-hour consumed. > > First, make sure the PV array is as visible to attendees as possible, and > secondarily the BOS equipment. > > If possible, demonstrate a grid-tied system (even if guerilla'd just for the > day) because that is what most attendees will be interested in for themselves. > > It sure is time to make concert promoters, sound folks, and stage lighting > folks aware of their energy impacts. Use this as an opportunity to push for > energy efficient sound equipment, LED stage lighting (yes, it is available), > and conservation. > > If you educate the promoters, the promoters will demand energy efficiency and > it will happen. Concert promoters are aware of the environmental consequences > of energy consumption, and want to change. If they start using low-energy > specs when they hire lighting and sound services, those folks will respond to > the demand. > > So, be sure to include education for both the public and the pros who work > the show. > > Finally, one option is to provide local biodiesel for generators that are > there to meet any loads the PV cannot meet. That way all the energy came from > renewable sources. > > > _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
