technology selection PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE Electricity Generation • DIY Solar PV panels • Solar concentrator with solar tracking • Small-scale DIY wind turbine • Smart use of mirrors and reflective surfaces Storage • Grid connection Transmission • Homegrown microgrid system w/ sensors, feedback and electrical load control Lighting • Solar Tubes • LEDs • movable task lighting Heat Generation • DIY Solar collector & water heating system • Wood Gasifier • Biogas boiler for cooking and water heating Storage • Water storage tanks Food Production • DIY hydroponics • DIY aquaponics Storage • Bulk communal storage and distribution • Customized evaporative cooling cabinets Water and Waste Collection • Rainwater collection on all building and jetty surfaces Purification • Greywater treatment using self-built mechanical, bio and reed filtration systems Lighting DIY solar tubes, solar lanterns, reflectors, and efficient LED spot lighting will be used to provide lighting for walkways and public facilities. Reflectors and low output lighting (approximately. 100 Lux) will be used to illuminate the jetty and other walkways, while solar tubes and flexible LED spot lighting will provide between 300-600 Lux for task lighting in communal spaces. Transportation Electric vehicle charging stations could potentially use DIY wood gasification systems to generate electricity on demand. The GEK Power Pallet system provides up to 20 kW of electricity generating capability, converting a wide range of biomass fuels (such as wood chips, nut shells, etc.) into electrical current. The system could also be used as a backup energy source, and help provide additional energy during peak usage times. The system converts 1 kg of woody biomass into 0,75 kW of electrical current, while also producing heat which can be harvested as well. Wood gasifiers typically release roughly 10 times less harmful emissions than traditional combustion engines. Jetty/walkways The Jetty and walkways serve to contain infrastructure such as plumbing and wiring, and could also contain system features such as water treatment as well as solar energy collection. The jetty will be equipped with rainwater harvesting capabilities to provide water for public facilities and irrigation needs. Infrastructure attached to the jetty should make use of flexible, floating supports, preventing damage during changing tide conditions. DOMESTIC TECHNOLOGIES Household lighting technologies will be similar to those described for the communal areas. Self built and installed heat collection, solar energy generation, air ventilation, rain water and grey water treatment and circulation, as well as small scale kitchen waste and composting will be implemented on the household scale. Highefficiency appliances, fixtures, control mechanisms and effective insulation are critical to the overall operation of the system. Homes will be equipped with a customized DIY evaporative cooling cabinet, including different compartments with a range of varying atmospheric conditions best suited for storage of specific food types. COMMUNAL AREAS Communal areas will not only serve as a gathering / meeting point for social activities, but also provide access to shared washing and drying machines, as well as kitchen spaces. Heat capture from the appliances, as well as an attached community greenhouse could serve to provide any heating needs for the facilities. Additionally bulk food storage, DIY solar food dehydrators, solar pasteurization, pickling, and canning equipment will be made available to help prevent food spoilage and increase the range of food produced on site. These features will be built as a collective community effort, and will reduce overall system costs and improve efficiencies through increased scale and shared use. ELECTRICITY Generation There are numerous PV panel manufacturers, who could potentially supply the necessary Solar technology to provide for a large portion of the CTP electricity demand. When determining the required number of Solar panels, factors such as Dutch weather / solar radiance conditions, as well as site features such as insulation 130 / 146 Pagina 129
Pagina 131Heeft u een maandblad, i-brochure of digi-vaktijdschriften? Gebruik Online Touch: weekblad online publiceren.
548 Lees publicatie 217Home