DIY Grid Tie

[jimmason]

we just had a nice diy grid tie how to article written over in the gek wiki. see here: http://gekgasifier.pbworks.com/How-to-Grid-Tie

the article is a nice intro to the "easy" way to do this. however, there is a critical error in understanding how to make an induction generator grid tie safe. anyone see the problem?

also note the article linked in the comments section. this is the best article i've seen to date on the details of induction generators. it's long, but thorough. see here: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...0/ai_n8909370/

but more importantly, do understand the safety issue with the wiki article. grid tie is unfortunately not quite this easy. it is also highly illegal and with real safety issues for you and others. apl does not recommend it.

jim

[pgt7787]

This may be of interest

3rd Annual Green Grid Technical Forum and Members Meeting

San Jose Marriott
301 South Market Street San Jose, CA
February 3-4, 2010

The 3rd Annual Green Grid Technical Forum and Members Meeting will be held on February 3-4, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in San Jose, CA. By attending this 2-day, 3-track conference you will:

Learn what other companies have done and what you can do to improve the efficiency of your data centers;

Discuss The Green Grid Grid’s initiatives and deliverables including the Data Center Design Guide, PUE metric, regulatory and legislative trends, efficiency tools, etc.

Provide input on completed and future projects;

Discuss The Green Grid’s collaboration with other industry organizations and government agencies; and

Network with industry colleagues!

The keynote on February 4 will be delivered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., named one of Time magazine's “Heroes for the Planet” for his success helping Riverkeeper restore the Hudson River.

To Register please go to: http://www.thegreengrid.org/events/tech-forum-2010.aspx

I am a bit too far away but if anyone goes please provide any useful feedback

Guy