Comments on: Solar Future https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/ Benz World Photography Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:47:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9 By: Benz World Blog » Xavier Rudd https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/comment-page-1/#comment-154718 Tue, 10 May 2022 07:40:43 +0000 https://jason.bennee.com/blog/?p=11336#comment-154718 […] Since then it has been stuck in my head, as it has good navigation advice for those living in mobile photon catchers. I bought his 2012 album “Spirit Bird” and listened to it as I reviewed his […]

]]> By: Jason Benz https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/comment-page-1/#comment-152785 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 01:31:37 +0000 https://jason.bennee.com/blog/?p=11336#comment-152785 Converting this gas guzzler into a sustainable home feels like a useful legacy. Classic vehicles make good starting points as they are not full of sensitive electronics which clash with high voltage systems.

]]> By: Alex https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/comment-page-1/#comment-152771 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:40:44 +0000 https://jason.bennee.com/blog/?p=11336#comment-152771 Apparently DIY conversion of existing vehicles to electric is more of a thing than I realised: diyelectriccar

]]> By: Alex https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/comment-page-1/#comment-152770 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:37:53 +0000 https://jason.bennee.com/blog/?p=11336#comment-152770 I suspect solar awnings are going to be the best option as they can duel purpose as power collectors and shade. Do you want to convert you existing van frame or are you saving up for a trade-in to a new electric option?

For batteries you will probably want to use mass manufactured cells so it then comes down to connecting them up and power/charge regulation. The problem is the voltages can be quite large DC ones which you need to take care to avoid. Alternatively there are approaches to make fuel from CO2 powered by solar: NASA technology but I suspect running a petrol refinery from your van also has safety issues.

]]> By: Jason Benz https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/comment-page-1/#comment-152704 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:43:49 +0000 https://jason.bennee.com/blog/?p=11336#comment-152704 I plan to have a jerry can and generator for emergencies. Also plan to split the battery to be charged sepatatly by each side’s solar awning.

]]> By: muonman https://jason.bennee.com/blog/2022/02/solar-future/comment-page-1/#comment-152703 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:15:18 +0000 https://jason.bennee.com/blog/?p=11336#comment-152703 I await with interest the outcome of your design study. With Oz sun I guess it should be feasible, but you need to build in a backup in case things go pearshaped. I agree with you about hydrogen it doesn’t just burn it can make a very big bang.

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