Here is our proposed model (subject to change with your help):

Overview of Proposed Solution

Our proposed model is a “Distributed Energy” model, in that the energy is to be generated at the place it will be used, that is the individual home. See article on Distributed Energy for more on this.

Second the basic components of this system are reflected in the “demo” to the left, that being:
    1. Solar Panels
    2. Local energy storage
    3. Outside Energy source
    4. Device to generate Hydrogen
    5. Storage for Hydrogen
    6. Fuel Cell


Goals

It is our desire to show that a system of this type is attainable and practical with today’s technology has the following attributes:
    A It could provide the majority of energy required for a household, not only for the needs of the home
       but for the use in automotive travel.
    B. The technology exists today and manufacturing could be implemented in a matter of months
       and not years.
    C. The cost could be managed and subsidized by government so that the unit would be
       no more expensive than installing central heat and air conditioning.

Details

  The model can be divided down the middle, on the left or the solar side is technologies that can be implemented immediately, or in the case of the new high efficiency solar panels, within a few months time. These will be discussed on their own page through the link to the left.

  On the right side of the model are the Hydrogen technologies. These exist currently in prototype form and would need a longer lead time to achieve production status. These will be discussed on a page through the link to the left. 

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