THE "PLANET'S SUITE".
10 Planets, 10 New energy standards for home and industry.
All generating capacities are average daily, nett into loads ( after losses ) at mid season equinox, based on an average daily solar radiation input ( insolation) of 5.5 peak sun hours, typical of Mediterranean climates such as Perth, Western Australia. Lat 32 degrees South.
PROJECT MERCURY 1000 Watt-Hours .
( 1 .0 Kilo Watt Hours )
Total system price $ 4990 inc G.S.T
- Designed to operate energy efficient home lighting and laptop computer, or computer with L.C.D display or an L.C.D television.....or an efficient home lighting and small efficient refrigerator.
- 4 x US-64 Advanced, Amorphous, Triple junction Power Panels. 0.256 Kilowatts peak. Equal to 0.320 Kilowatts of "obsolete crystalline space junk !" @ 50 C cell operating temperature....typical.
1 x Low profile roof mounting frame.
1 x 6000 Watt-Hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system, inc mains switching interface.
1 x 1200 / 3600 Watt True Sine Wave inverter.
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet.
PROJECT VENUS 2000 Watt-Hours .
Total system price $ 7990 inc G.S.T
( 2.0 Kilo Watt Hours )
- Designed to operate small, efficient refrigerator, efficient home lighting and home office inc lap top computer, or computer with L.C.D screen.
Small laser printer, scanner, fax / phone, or similar low consumption electronic devices, such as L.C.D television and Hi-Fi etc.
- 8 x US-64 Advanced, Amorphous, Triple junction, power panels. 0.512 Kilowatts peak. Equal to 0.640 Kilowatts of "Obsolete crystalline space junk!" @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature.......typical.
2 x Low profile, roof mounting frames or, 2 x Heavy duty ground mountings.
Advanced "Splayed Array" One wing facing N.N.E, the other N.N.W.
1 x 6000 Watt-Hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system, inc mains switching interface.
1 x 2000 / 6000 watt True Sine Wave inverter.
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet.
Artwork by Nicholas Darker
All of the planet images on this page are presented curtesy of NASA
I have designed the "Planet's Suite" to act as pillars, or standards, to guide you and inspire you. To form a framework in your minds, around which you may build an understanding of how to successfully apply solar electricity in your home or business.
All components used are of the finest quality. Twenty year warranty on the incredible, indestructible Uni-Solar panels, as used by the U.S. military. Three year warranty on inverter's, control systems. Five years on batteries.
As foundation systems, I am concious of the need to supply components of the finest quality. The finest solar panels, inverter's , batteries and controllers are used throughout....NO CHEATING, and no cheaply made sine wave inverter's, or regulators, typical of hobbyist electronics stores.
Solar Age Engineer.....Christopher J Darker. 2007 A.D
PROJECT EARTH. 3000 Watt-Hours
( 3.0 Kilowatt-Hours)
Total system price AUD$ 14,900 inc GST
- Complete home power system package for use with carefully selected suite of energy efficient appliances as per our specification. ie;
Samsung SR281NW 280 litre fridge / freezer,
Fisher & Paykel "smart drive" washing machine,
L.C.D television, energy efficient lighting etc.
- 12 x US-64 Advanced, Amorphous, Triple
Junction Power Panels. 0.768 Kilowatts peak. Equal to 0.96 Kilowatts of "Obsolete crystalline space junk", from the black lagoon, @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature. ( typical )
1 x Low profile roof mounting frame
1 x 12,000 watt-hour maintenance free battery
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface
1 x 3000 / 9000 Watt True Sine Wave Inverter
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet
PROJECT MAR'S. 5000 Watt-Hours
( 5.0 Kilowatt-Hours)
Total system price AUD$ 21,990 inc GST
- Complete home power system package for use with carefully selected suite of energy efficient appliances as per our specification. I.E , Samsung SR281NW 280 litre fridge / freezer,
Fisher & Paykel 400 litre chest freezer,
Fisher & Paykel "smart drive" washing machine,
L.C.D television, energy efficient lighting etc.Chest freezer may be substituted for a substantial home office.
- 20 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Triple junction Power Panels. 1.28 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 1.6 Kw of crystalline panel @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature ( typical)
2 x Low profile roof or ground mounting frames.
1 x 12,000 watt-hour maintenance free battery
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface
1 x 3000 / 9000 Watt True Sine Wave Inverter
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet
PROJECT JUPITER. 8,000 Watt-Hours
( 8.0 Kilowatt Hours )
Total system price AUD$ 35,200 inc GST
- De-Luxe solar electric power system for large family home, equipped with efficient lighting, 500 litre 4 star refrigerator, dishwasher, convection microwave oven and extensive computer and entertainment appliances.
- 32 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Power panels. 2.048 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 2.500 Kw of crystalline panels @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature. ( Typical )
2 x Low profile roof mounting frames.
1 x 24,000 watt-hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface
1 x 3600 / 10,500 watt True Sine Wave Inverter
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet
PROJECT SATURN. 13,000 Watt-Hours
( 13.0 Kilowatt Hours )
Total system price AUD$ 52,800 inc GST
- Super De-Luxe solar electric power system for large family home, as per project Jupiter but with the addition of a substantial home office and workshop.
- 52 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Power panels. 3.328 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 4.100 Kilowatts of crystalline panels @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature. ( Typical )
3 x Low profile roof mounting frames.
1 x 40,000 watt-hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface.
1 x 5000 / 15,000 watt True Sine Wave Inverter
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet
PROJECT URANUS. 20,000 Watt-Hours
( 20.0 Kilowatt-Hours )
Total system price AUD$ 79,200 inc GST
- Solar electric power for small cluster of 4 to 6 energy efficient living units, retirement villas etc. Or, a small factory, office and showroom.
- 80 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Power panels. 5.120 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 6.400 Kw of crystalline panels @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature. ( Typical )
4 x Low profile roof mounting frames.
1 x 60,000 Watt-hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface.
1 x 7000 / 20,000 watt True Sine Wave Inverter
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on A3 sheet.
PROJECT NEPTUNE. 30,000 Watt-Hours
(30.0 Kilowatt-Hours)
Total system price AUD$ 118,800 inc GST
- Solar electric power for a small energy efficient apartment block, or a substantial showroom, workshop and suite of offices, car dealership etc.
- 120 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Power panels. 7.68 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 9.6 Kw of crystalline panels @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature. ( Typical )
6 x Low profile roof mounting frames.
1 x 90,000 Watt-hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface.
2 x 7,000 / 20,000 Watt True Sine Wave Inverters. Total 14,000 / 40,000 watts.
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on twin A3 sheets.
PROJECT PLUTO. 50,000 Watt-Hours
(50.0 Kilowatt-Hours)
Total system price AUD$ 198,000 inc G.S.T
- Solar power station for small street of 10 energy efficient dwellings, or small hospital, or multiple factory units. Large office or showrooms.
- 200 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Power panels. 12.8 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 16 Kw of obsolete crystalline "space junk" @ 50 degrees C cell operating temperature. ( Typical )
10 x Low profile roof mounting frames.
1 x 150,000 Watt-hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface.
3 x 7,000 / 20,000 Watt True Sine Wave Inverters. Total 21,000 / 60,000 watts.
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagrams on triple A3 sheets.
PROJECT HTRAE. 100,000 Watt-Hours
( 0.1 Megawatt-hours )
Total system price AUD$ 430,100.00 inc GST
- Now we're getting there Sunshine....enough energy to run a small settlement of enlightened beings. Small industrial plant, energy efficient office block, military base etc.
- 400 x US-64 Advanced Amorphous Power panels. 25.6 Kilowatts peak.
Equal to 32 Kw of obsolete crystalline "space junk" @ 50 degrees C operating temperature. ( Typical )
20 x Low profile roof mounting frames.
1 x 300,000 Watt-hour maintenance free battery.
1 x Control system inc mains switching interface.
1 x 40,000 / 80,000 Watt True Sine Wave Inverter.
1 x Comprehensive circuit diagram on sextuplet A3 sheets.
