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Ziga's van runs on solar panels, three lawn mower motors and 8,000 laptop and power tool batteries (www.abc.net.au)

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Thought of you fine folks when I came across this article on aussie.zone

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I feel like the PV panels on the side are just gratuitous. Can't imagine they'd contribute much, right?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You're correct. Only the roof is likely to give significant power. Been there and done that, on the opposite side of the planet though. :)

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

We generally have a fair bit more sun light than youse do.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

"When it's not plugged into the home the van's batteries are being charged by a 1-kilowatt panel on its roof and small panels on the sides which charge the indicators and lights."

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

Must've missed that part. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago

I could see them adding a significant charge in morning/late afternoon when the sun is low. Im dont actually know though lol