Wesley C. Rolley on wed 28 mar 01
I am looking for a supplier of photovoltaic componenets that can be used in
constructing standalone exterior lighting. I can see replacing the lights
at my gate, with something more aesthetically pleasing stoneware "lantern"
and cutting down on electic usage at the same time. Solar panels that are
"added on" look crappy, but if designed into a fixture could be attractive.
If successful, I think that the product would sell.
I view this as an exercies in the application of solid design principles to
the discussion of form and glaze that Clayart has been having.
Requirements are:
Small Photovoltaic panel with polymer cover for weather protection.
Small rechargable batteries for storage.
Controller to allow battery charging during the day and battery use at night.
Appropriate light fixture base and "bulb".
Has anyone tried to do this? Does anyone know of a component supplier?
If anyone else is interested, I would love to correspond directly.
Wes
Wes Rolley
"Happiness is to be fully engaged in the activity that you believe in and,
if you are very good at it, well that's a bonus." -- Henry Moore
http://www.refpub.com
Margaret Forbes on thu 29 mar 01
Hi Wes
You were requesting solar lighting components. I too was interested in
installing solar lighting and a solar fountain at our place. We are "off
grid" so there are no other options.
There are several companies that make solar lighing. Here are a few links
where you can purchase components or pre-made lighting. I also included a
site that provides information on sustainable energy in general to provide
you with the basics.
Suppliers of solar lighting
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=1000
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=1000
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=1000
http://www.cetsolar.com/ledsystm.htm
sustainable energy information site
http://solstice.crest.org/index.shtml
I would be happy to discuss this project further off line, perhaps it
would motivate me to get started on designing some outdoor lighting myself.
Hope this helps
Margaret Forbes
Wesley C. Rolley on thu 29 mar 01
Thanks for the pointer to Mr. Solar. Yucca Valley should get a lot of sun.
I drove 58 from Barstow to I-5 last month and there were a lot of solar
fields to be seen. Are you using anthing, or just thinking abou it?
Wes
Wes Rolley
"Happiness is to be fully engaged in the activity that you believe in and,
if you are very good at it, well that's a bonus." -- Henry Moore
http://www.refpub.com
PotterSmiths' on thu 29 mar 01
Additional good resource is Home Power Magazine available on line at
http://www.homepower.org
in addition the NREL web site will provide great resources
http://www.nrel.gov
Phil
Phil & Kate Smith
White Bear Lake MN
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Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 9:08 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: solar lighting components
Hi Wes
You were requesting solar lighting components. I too was interested in
installing solar lighting and a solar fountain at our place. We are "off
grid" so there are no other options.
There are several companies that make solar lighing. Here are a few links
where you can purchase components or pre-made lighting. I also included a
site that provides information on sustainable energy in general to provide
you with the basics.
Suppliers of solar lighting
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=1000
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=1000
http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/list.cfm?dp=1000
http://www.cetsolar.com/ledsystm.htm
sustainable energy information site
http://solstice.crest.org/index.shtml
I would be happy to discuss this project further off line, perhaps it
would motivate me to get started on designing some outdoor lighting myself.
Hope this helps
Margaret Forbes
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Bruce Girrell on thu 29 mar 01
On Wed, 28 Mar 2001 08:37:24 -0800, you wrote:
>I am looking for a supplier of photovoltaic componenets that can be used=
in
>constructing standalone exterior lighting.=20
Have you looked at Real Goods (www.realgoods.com)?
They have been in the solar/alternative energy business for about 20
years and have developed a lot of products that are aimed at making
solar energy more readily available to the general public.
If they don't have exactly what you're looking for, the people there
are very knowledgeable and friendly and will help you put together
what you need.
Bruce and Lynne Girrell
in northern Michigan, waiting for a little of that solar input
Milton Markey on thu 29 mar 01
Hi Solar Lovers!
There is an interesting website, www.mrsolar.com, which is maintained by a
solar engineer, who teaches solar energy design at a college in Arizona. His
approach is to provide visitors with easy to understand terminology, and to
refer solar and wind-power customers to sellers of such products.
He writes a newsletter (about twice a year, sometimes more, sometimes less),
which describes the latest technology, in very simple, easy to understand
terms. I just received the latest edition, which is about all one wants to
know about wind power, the equipment needed for a household setup, etc.
I recommend this website: www.MrSolar.com
Best wishes!
Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
Sue and Steve on thu 29 mar 01
dear wes,
you may want to try real goods renewables:
www.realgoods.com/renew
or 800-919-2400
lots of luck,
sue rattenbury
pacifica, california
Mary Ella Yamashita on fri 30 mar 01
Wes,
You may be able to locate some local distributors. I was surprised to find
out about two Arkansas solar dealers, listed below:
http://www.rockygrove.com/
http://www.stellarsun.com
By the way, I wonder if anyone is using solar cells to generate electricity
to fire their kilns? Is it a feasible idea?
Good luck,
Mary Ella
http://www.cadit.com/mey/calloo.htm
>From: "Wesley C. Rolley"
>Subject: Solar Lighting Components
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>I am looking for a supplier of photovoltaic componenets that can be used in
>constructing standalone exterior lighting. I can see replacing the lights
>at my gate, with something more aesthetically pleasing stoneware "lantern"
>and cutting down on electic usage at the same time. Solar panels that are
>"added on" look crappy, but if designed into a fixture could be attractive.
> If successful, I think that the product would sell.
>
>I view this as an exercies in the application of solid design principles to
>the discussion of form and glaze that Clayart has been having.
>
>Requirements are:
>
>Small Photovoltaic panel with polymer cover for weather protection.
>Small rechargable batteries for storage.
>Controller to allow battery charging during the day and battery use at night.
>Appropriate light fixture base and "bulb".
>
>Has anyone tried to do this? Does anyone know of a component supplier?
>
>If anyone else is interested, I would love to correspond directly.
>
>Wes
>
Milton Markey on wed 4 apr 01
Hi Everybody!
I suggest that you run, don't walk--to your local newsstand, and pick up the
latest issue of Mother Earth Magazine. Most of this issue is dedicated to
solar power for homes and small businesses.
Best wishes!
Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM
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