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Like I said, only one way to find out, give it a go and make sure to take pics and update as you progress. Just wondering, what are you growing in your "greenhouse" that needs lighting all year round?:22:

Try asking it out for coffee, see where it goes from there.

For "wee dynamo type wind thing" read "wind turbine"! You can attach a kite if you must!:banghead2:

The kite system is fantasy, but wind turbines are a viable option for some. Can I ask the model of solar panel you're using? Also when you say 50%, is that a monitored measurement or estimated?

Solar panels are great in full sunlight and you may get more than the manufacturer rates them at but their output drops dramatically in diminished light conditions and if even a small area is in shadow the whole panel struggles and can be at as little as 10%! Best to have multiple sources I...

There's only one way to find out...

Stew, the one you mentioned you had to play with, is it capable of useful output or would it need scaling up?

That was quick. I think I know where it needs delivering to!:coffee2:

Well I'm made up! Only found this forum through searching for a knife I wanted to try and it's given me so much more and now this! Thanks crosslandkelly and thanks to all who contribute. My turn now...

I'd like that please.

Loads of high end trekking poles in charity shops, usually in with the walking sticks and selling for a pound or two!

See post before mine!

Same here.

Is this intel gathering on who to tap up at events?

Did you find one? Only there's a surplus store on a market near me selling one. Could pass details on if you like, I'm going there tomorrow.

Thanks for that, you've now cost me time and electricity! I like the look of that airloom model, not sure his version could be scaled up though but I'd like to see it done!:headbang: Look mom, I'm saving energy!!

Never heard of him, I'll have a look. Anything I can put together from scrap and easily maintain has my vote. Whilst I do believe harnessing wind power is definitely the way to go I don't foresee everyone having their own system so ultimately the majority will still depend on the grid...

Ah so now there's a pole involved. So how does that differ from current wind turbines? Not to mention it's now tethered at both ends so cannot track the wind! His website says Shell are involved and plans to launch commercially this year! Have you seen the Archimedes wind turbines? Seem like a...

You both mention tethers, what is it tethered to?

I'll keep you posted. Think I saw a wood version too. For £12 you can't go wrong.