Alternative Energy Business Opportunity?

Wild_1 · 2012-02-15T10:49:48+01:00

Hi Gang, I had just gotten off the phone with my younger sister, in California. One of her best friends owns an alternative energy business, namely solar and wind power generation, and he wants to bring that into the Vietnamese market. I studied electricity a little when I was younger. But, I have never had a chance to go into depth with it, let a lone alternative stuffs to it. But, from a business and environmental standpoint, I think it is a great opportunity. Last I looked into alternative energy was about 6 months ago, as I was planning the design and construction of my little home. But, Vietnam had very little of such resources; the prices were still high; and there were quite a bit of red tapes to deal with. I had to stop there. Now, with this new opportunity, I think it worths going into depth with; and I want to start with you guys. What do you think about alternative energy? Have any of you had any experience with this product (Anatta... I mean other than your solar calculator, OK. Haaa!)? Do you think the results justify the costs? What do you think the Vietnamese energy czars will say? Thanks guys. Howie

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Wild_1ViP17 October 2012 09:39:53

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Hi guys,

No worry. It seems like my sister and her friend are really serious about this. They have summoned technologically-challenged me to meet with them, back in the US, shortly. They are planning to brief me and even show me full details of what they have in store. By the time I get back here, which should be after New Year, I should have more definitive answers. I might even have some panels and storage systems to toy around with. You guys will be more than welcomed to come and explore these gadgets with me.

Similar to Saigonizer, I am more interested in leaving this earth as close to when I found it as possible...

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JaitchGuest17 October 2012 10:21:27

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Three year life cycles aren't too wonderful when you consider 7-10-year s common for this sort of application.

Central Office batteries last even longer, but they are single cell units - which are best for this sort of application.

I use LED in the common areas and for security lighting. You can buy LED light PBs in Q10, the populate them with your choice of colour and brightness LEDs. They have a life expectancy of 20-26 years.

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