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| Posted by okh at Jan 14, 2016, 7:22:58 PM |
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Re: Off grid solutions Just to elaborate, in addition to the above. Just read an article today (in Danish, I am afraid and promoting one brand, so I will not link), but it explained modern mass heaters, like the Finnish variety. The one I read about came with water heating for floor and hot water, and it could be combined with a solar thermal collector. A really interesting solution provided you have reasonable access to firewood. The beauty of this system is the heat retention so you will not get all the heat at once like with most firewood stoves (in other words, it should be good for winter in Costa del Sol). But for full autonomy you need to consider using alternative sources as well. Photovoltaic for light etc. But also possibly gas for cooking and supplement (you will not use much, so it is justifiable even in an eco environment). And then there is a fuel cell, like this one in one of the most beautiful spots on earth, Savoie ... Still, I would have gas / generator back-up. Unless, of course, you are a total purist... ok |
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