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Renewable Energy

October 10, 2011

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When used conservatively, the electrical system aboard Destiny is being designed to provide an indefinite power supply through green energy.  Solar and wind provide enough power to run large appliances such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, laundry machine, lights and other electrical needs while off shore.  In addition, forty fixtures and bulbs were replaced with LED lighting.  LED uses significantly less power and is up to 25 times more efficient.  Previously, forty halogen bulbs consumed 140 amps while currently 53 fixtures are using 20 amps.  Dawn, the owner, describes LED light as “warmer and bright enough to perform surgery”.

Wind and Solar power provide enough energy to power Destiny off shore.

All fixtures were replaced with LED lighting, including the courtesy lights.

The cat rests below the two Outback Power systems MT 2012 2000 watt, sealed inverters A.C. synchronization. 200 amps D.C. regulated charge capability. Solar power sharing.

14 deep cycle thin plate pure lead PC1800 Odyssey batteries. Total ampere capacity @ 12.8 volts, 2568 Usable amperes @ 12.8 volts, 1284

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  1. Andy

    The energy systems on this sailing vessel are awesome. Great looking work!