ᐅ Is it possible to power my shed with solar energy for lighting and electricity?
Created on: 27 Sep 2016 16:35
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sauerpeter27 Sep 2016 16:35Hello everyone,
Our build is still in the planning phase, so the electrical connection has not yet been installed on the property.
At the back of our lot, we have a shed that we are currently using as a "break room" when working on-site. No, in case you’re wondering, we are not moving in or sleeping there. It’s just about having some light for a few hours in the evening during the darker season until we leave to go home again.
My initial idea:
Buy solar lamps with a solar panel. Mount the panel outside and the light inside, so when we are there and need light, we switch it on. The problem: I want one without a motion sensor or at least one where the motion sensor can be turned off. I prefer a light that has to be switched on and off manually. So the lamp is really only on when needed. Of course, a motion sensor only activates when there is movement, but I don’t want to keep waving around to trigger it constantly.
I was also thinking, maybe some power can be generated by a solar module? Always assuming this only needs to last a few hours.
Do you have any ideas? The most important thing is to have light first. I have already searched online but mostly found options with motion sensors.
Our build is still in the planning phase, so the electrical connection has not yet been installed on the property.
At the back of our lot, we have a shed that we are currently using as a "break room" when working on-site. No, in case you’re wondering, we are not moving in or sleeping there. It’s just about having some light for a few hours in the evening during the darker season until we leave to go home again.
My initial idea:
Buy solar lamps with a solar panel. Mount the panel outside and the light inside, so when we are there and need light, we switch it on. The problem: I want one without a motion sensor or at least one where the motion sensor can be turned off. I prefer a light that has to be switched on and off manually. So the lamp is really only on when needed. Of course, a motion sensor only activates when there is movement, but I don’t want to keep waving around to trigger it constantly.
I was also thinking, maybe some power can be generated by a solar module? Always assuming this only needs to last a few hours.
Do you have any ideas? The most important thing is to have light first. I have already searched online but mostly found options with motion sensors.
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garfunkel27 Sep 2016 18:27Cable drum and that's it
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sauerpeter28 Sep 2016 09:27garfunkel schrieb:
Cable reel and that’s itAnd where do I plug in the cable from the cable reel?D
Deliverer28 Sep 2016 11:38With two LED work lights and two pack batteries, you can get through the winter.
Possibly also rechargeable site floodlights – which you will still need afterwards.
Both options are likely better in terms of cost and ecology than dealing with solar panels in winter.
Possibly also rechargeable site floodlights – which you will still need afterwards.
Both options are likely better in terms of cost and ecology than dealing with solar panels in winter.
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