On the topic of sending power back to the grid, there’s a micro-grid-tie-
This would be a perfect size for many boats to send power back to the grid----assuming they can spin their meter backwards…
Here’s a link: http://www.enphasee
-Myles
From: electricboats@
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 2:42 PM
To: electricboats@
Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] B2G TECHNOLOGY: IS THAR GOLD IN THEM THAR HULLS?
Hi Mike,
I've had thoughts along similar lines, but not quite the same...
Around the marina's I've been on I notice the same thing - hundreds of boats not being used. No only are they not being used but the majority are plugged into the grid while at the same time bristling with solar panels and wind generators doing nothing.
Chances are there's enough generating capacity in all those unused solar cells and wind generators to power the whole marina - if only the power could flow in reverse and back into the grid. The technology is already used for house solar - I'm sure it could be easily adapted for marina use.
A small first step would be for marinas to bill separately for power usage rather than including that service as part of berthing charges. Then there would be some economic incentive for boaters to at least rely on their own on-board power.
When you combine this generating capacity together with the storage capacity you refer to, it could be an even more useful resource.
Cheers
Chris
On 01/03/2010, at 1:40 AM, Mike wrote:
| Well maybe not gold but, possibly some silver for those of us who own electric boats. Last week I was on an Amtrak train heading to Washington D.C. speeding along at 90 miles per hour (propelled by an electric motor BTW) reading an article about V2G (Vehicle to grid) technology. If it works for cars why not electric boats that are sitting tied to the dock with no one on them during the week. Capt. Mike |
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