Powered by the sun: One geek's experience
About a year ago, Alex Moundalexis decided to install solar photovoltaic panels on his roof. From making the initial decision to generating electricity for the first time took about three months, but since then, his small array has provided more than 90% of his home's electrical need. Alex outlines solar PV technology and hardware options and explains how it changed one geek's outlook on energy.
| Talk Title | Powered by the sun: One geek's experience |
| Speakers | Alex Moundalexis (Cloudera) |
| Conference | O’Reilly Open Source Convention |
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| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Date | May 16-19, 2016 |
| URL | Talk Page |
| Slides | Talk Slides |
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There seems to be one constant when it comes to solar panels: people have a lot of questions about them. About a year ago, Alex Moundalexis decided to install solar photovoltaic panels on his roof. When he started researching solar panels, he too had lots of questions, so he started taking notes; those notes have become a reference for ongoing reflection and conversation with friends and family. From making the initial decision to generating electricity for the first time took about three months, but since then, his small array has provided more than 90% of his home’s electrical need. Alex shares his experiences evaluating solar PV systems for his home, the resulting financial and energy impacts, and a few surprising things that popped up in the process. Topics include:
