And, how about building a DIY unit from cheap SAT parabolic and motors?

Only a PIC to track the sun. Even without light sendor. Only an accurate
time-of-day would be enough. All the mechanics are already built into the
motor and parabolic. 20$ total.

:o)

(One of my to-do tasks) 

> -----Mensaje original-----
> De: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] 
> En nombre de David P Harris
> Enviado el: domingo, 19 de noviembre de 2006 19:16
> Para: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Asunto: Re: [OT]: Solar energy 5HP + hot water
> 
> Peter P. wrote:
> 
> >I wonder what makes that noise. It is too fast for a Stirling imho.
> >
> >  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v5Tz0pd9dQ
> >
> >Peter
> >
> >  
> >
> Further down the page:
> "I didn't see a generator in the video, all I saw was the 
> hose venting live steam out. I know you can use a 
> turbocharger to build a gas turbine engine, might try 
> spinning a turbo with steam as well.
> *...
> *
> The motor is in the boiler. This unit is making about 5 
> horsepower and about 3000 BTU of heat.
> www.acrosolarlasers.com"
> 
> http://www.acrosolarlasers.com/acrosteamengine.html
> 
> David
> 
> 
> 
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