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Being a Pro Eco Recycler

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20 Deka Ungly 45 ah deep cycle batteries (retail $3000). Large satellite dish to make into a parabolic solar cooker. -43 43 used light fixtures to make into solar hot air collectors (Instructable). -15 5 15 watt 12 volt solar panels. -1 1 100 watt 12 volt sharp solar panel. -36 Clean up after yourself.

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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The future grid will face significant challenges by providing clean power from intermittent resources to a much more dynamic load. This type of application requires high round-trip energy efficiency and a long deep-cycle life, along with low operation and maintenance costs. 15 years) and a long cycle life (e.g.,

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