What drives our energy usage
In contemporary times differences in energy consumption mean that changes in gas and electricity prices can affect households very differently depending on their specific needs and circumstances. In the main this depends on two elements – the type of home and the profile of the people who live in it.
The energy use of a home can be affected by:- the size of the property
- the level of insulation
- the type of heating.
- the number of people
- their health and age
- their lifestyle.
Whilst we all at the very least consume energy for our day to day existence, we are also motivated in different ways to "interact" with our energy usage. In turn we would welcome accessible and abundant storage of that we generate. Our needs can be met purely as a neccessity of consumption but they also can be an expression of a philosophy on the world around us, our place within in it, overlapping sentiment along a spectrum of free rugged individuals to communitarian and internationalist in our outlook. The explainer below starts by breaking down the differences in the way we consume energy through our everyday and more complex appliances and energy demands, what drives those differences and outlines ways we can reduce cost for energy, improve efficiency of usage, and ultimately improve the environment, personal well being and quality of everyday life. Not to mention preparing for a independent resilience in the face of known and unknown challenges.
Broadly My Energy Usage fits into one of three core users Low, Medium and High user. Within these broad categories are the archetypes but above all consumers of energy with the same basic appliances needing to be powered by our everyday energy mix. We all share a wish to consume energy at next to little to no cost, the degree to which we are driven by how much we have to pay for our energy needs is a given, but how we go about facilitating this also splits into a varying degree of wanting to seek out solutions and go and build energy systems to achieve these solutions and one hand or simply want the easist and most cost effective solution with least effort to ourselves.
In the Electricity Basics page one can breakdown the core elements to understanding off grid electricity generation, in the main by way of PV Solar power generation, storage and usage. However, a larger energy mix is something being introduced by MyGreenTech.net in due course.
My Energy Usage page explores:
- What most everyday 12v appliances by category consume in kWH
- An Introduction to different energy systems, including minimal personal build; 12v, 24v, and 48v build systems
- The drivers of enthusiastic pleasure based effort in building one's system after understanding, sourcing...
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Kwh consumption average to low UK family usage 3,286 kWh a year for electricity 11,979 kWh a year for gas This is our best estimate of your energy usage for the next 12 months. It’s based on your past readings and industry forecast data. An average 4-person family in the UK typically uses around 2,700 kWh to 4,100 kWh of electricity per year, depending on house size and habits, with larger 4+ bedroom homes often falling into the higher range (around 4,100 kWh), while medium 3-4 bedroom homes might average 2,700 kWh, though some sources suggest a broader 3,900-6,700 kWh for 4-5 people in larger homes. Typical Annual Usage by Household Size (UK Averages): Medium (2-3 people, 3-bed house): ~2,700 kWh High (4-5 people, 4+ bed house): ~4,100 kWh (British Gas, Uswitch) or ~6,700 kWh (Ofgem for 4-5 people). General 3-4 person household: ~2,500 - 4,500 kWh. Key Factors Influencing Usage: Number of People: More people generally means more appliance use, charging, and hot water. House Size: Larger homes (4+ bedrooms) naturally use more electricity than smaller ones. Appliances & Insulation: Energy-efficient appliances and good home insulation significantly reduce consumption. Heating: If you use electric heating (like storage heaters or heat pumps), your usage will be much higher.
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The following table illustrates the three different hypothetical categories of user and the kwh consumption broken down by everyday appliances and demand cumulatively. One can then view in the PowerIt Product Page and StoreIt Product Page solutions to meet this demand.....
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Kitchen and food
- 12V refrigerators/coolers
- 12V kettles
- 12V toasters
- 12V coffee makers
- 12V blenders
- 12V waffle makers
- Electronics and entertainment
- 12V televisions
- 12V audio systems (radios, speakers)
- 12V USB adapters for charging phones and other devices
- Cleaning and utilities
- 12V car vacuums
- 12V fans
- 12V aquarium pumps and filters
- Other
- 12V LED lighting
- 12V electric blankets and heaters
- 12V computers and cooling fans
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- USB Sockets (18W)
- 50L Fridge (60W)
Roof Fan (30W)
Water Pump (15W)
Diesel / Gas Heater (30W)
Portable Speaker (10W)
12V TV (40W)
230V Appliances Customise
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Laptop Charger (80W)
Low Wattage Kettle (900W)
Microwave (900W)
Hair Dryer (1200W)
Toaster (800W)
Induction Hob (1800W)
230V TV (55W)
Coffee Machine (1500W)
E-bike (150W)
Air Fryer (1500W)
Air Conditioner (700W)
Starlink (60W)
Playstation / Xbox (200W)
Hair Straighteners (150W)
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Key Elements to different energy systems, including minimal personal build; 12v, 24v, and 48v build systems
- Utilising a light source such as direct sunlight or artificial light, plants gain sufficient light to grow.
- Choosing an appropriate size grow tray for containing the given plant.
- Choosing the Growing medium to ensure best position and ensuring nutrients reach the roots. In turn, support from rockwool, coco coir or clay pellets, perlite, or plants are floated directly on the water.
- Reservoir for the water and nutrients.
- The mix of micro and macro nutrients needed for healthy plant growth. Which contain mineral nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as other vital trace elements.
- Submersible pump to transfer nutrients from reservoir to Grow Tray.
- Oxygen Pump for plant roots, providing access to oxygen to prevent root rot.
Hydroponic systems are a match for classic vegetables like Spinach, Lettuce and Kale; Herbs such as Mint, Chives and Basil. As well as other fruit and veg such as Strawberries, Tomatoes, Scallions, Cucumbers Radishes, Green Beans, Green, Red, Orange and Sweet Peppers. Those fruit and vegetables needing greater space than a given hydroponic reservoir can sustain such as Corn and Pumpkin, or with long routes like Potatoes and Carrots are more difficult to grow using a given hydroponic system. A range of choices can be found here 23-Plant choices for Hydroponics and here:............
As well as the key elements listed above, what's key to the tailoring of a specific Hydroponic System to a type plant is whether it's a Annual, Biannual, or Perennial Plant. One doesn't want to be introducing a seedling and fledgling growing plant into a Hydroponic system is temporary when the Plant is a Perennial.
Fruiting Perennial Citrus plants for instance last for years in one pot, and so a sustained holding as well as a consistent Nutrient-delivery system to work over those years. In turn, one doesn't want to continuously move the plant, in turn the structure of the plant to be supportive. The container below holding the reservoir needs to be a size capable of handling the size of the roots and growth of the plants one expects to happen. Whilst the method of Nutrient delivery is reliable enough (Kratky Float valve water level release... Without concern about pumps failing or the roots size clogging up small pipes.
Float Box Hydroponic System, even though one can see them grow in Rain Gutter Grow Systems with piped reservoirs the roots grow into those reservoirs and reek havoc of the flow... Having a large reservoir base under Active Large Growth Leafy Green Vegetables.. helps avoid the intrusion of roots into the Hydroponic system because they have a fixed pot to get through as well as so much Grow-Support material like Coco.... to explore around that they rarely get in and disrupt the Float Valve operating. Where they do these can be removed as so few...
Best suited plants: Rain Gutter piping and Dutch Bucket Grow Systems...
Cucumbers with structure, Garlic, Tomatoes, Capuchins and other similar characteristics fruit plants, Ginger and Turmeric, Egg Plants. Especially for Rooting Rezone, Tuba because of it's handling of Grow-Supports and nutrients. One can do them in other systems but ...other systems are far less hands off.
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Where the nutrient-mix water is saturated in oxygen using air stones. This requires somewhat more maintenance than the Kratky method for example. Large growing plants like fruits and... can be utilised by the Kratky and Deep-Water Culture systems. However, they require significant maintenance overall.
Other passive methods are more recommendable than these techniques. Nonetheless they work well in circumstances where. The Kratky method is powerless and passive, where one doesn't need Grow Support as well as you don't need electricity. They can be used to grow anything, most especially Leafy Green vegetables.
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Ebb and Flow systems are so versatile and easy to manage especially when they are run with a Bell-Siphon. All manner of plants can be planted in them, because they are so low effort and a planting arrangement. There are multiple different styles of Ebb and Flow systems. They are really good all-rounders with the level of space available for the roots to grow and they do a really good job of supplying nutrients and water to the plants at the same time as delivering Oxygen. The method of delivery is the flooding and draining of a pump utilising a reservoir. The Flooding and Draining action allows the water to flow in and drain out. As the nutrients drain out they leave the roots moistened with the water nutrient-mix, but they also draw in the Oxygen into the gaps in the Grow Support, and Oxygenate the air around the roots as well. Very productive style of Hydroponic system.
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The Nutrient-Mix water is stored in a reservoir. The water feeds down a tube by virtue of gravity through to a Float Valve that mediates a water level in the plastic channel holding the plants. And Wicks up supplying nutrients to the plants.
The design of Wick System depends on the delivery of the system. Whether through Net Cups/ Spikes with Wicks in them. The Nutrient Water-Mix flows up the Wick and Grow Support. The latter often is a Coco Perlite substrate. Although Soil can be used with Peat moss there are other Wick System methods one can use. In this system one can use Autofill Float Valve designs. This is the case with the large Float Box Wick design.
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- Root Initial Grow-Support Cost
- Power is a passive or something you require above all else.
- Maintenance are you around all the time.
- Apply the system relevant to your situation and then implement them for the plants you want to grow.
A multi-system approach sustained by PowerIt applications and want the most productive Hydroponic Systems choices approach, one should then implement a NFT. This is because it doesn't require any Grow-Support for roots other than cheap cotton-wool. NFT conjunction with your Rain Gutter Grow System/ and Dutch Bucket system. That allows one to grow your larger fruit growing which require structural support, in turn Rezone, Tubas, Roots and Bulbs in bags. Dutch Buckets best suited to Tomatoes, Capcuchins. While Rain Gutter Grow System for Tubas, Herbs and perennials... with Coco and Perlite root prorogation Grow-Support. While NFT for your Leafy Green Vegetables and other fast turnover plants you have the time to clear out regularly.
Otherwise, a Kratky or Raft-Style Hydroponic system with cotton-wool for Leafy green vegetables and root propagation. This is the passive style requirements grow-medium.
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Key Elements to Herbs in a Channel system
Herbs are a perennial and so will be suited to a more permanent hydroponic system structure. In and NFT they can become unwieldy as they do so well within that system. Unless one is growing them to a certain size and removing them on, this can work. If one is using it as a home garden, they are better suited to a Rain Gutter Grow, Dutch Bucket System or a Flood and Drain (Ebb and Flow) system for managing the extensive roots growth.
The use of Grow-Support like Coco and Perlite can be expensive at scale.. where a squandering of resources if one used such for Leafy Green Vegetables.
Key Elements to the Kratky System
Kratky or variations such as Floating Raft system, rely on the water to give the oxygen to the plants. This is better in colder or cooler environments as colder water has a higher oxygen content allowing oxygen to dissolve more readily into it. Plants are held in place above a nutrient-mix water. As this is absorbed by the plants roots the roots grow down further as the water level drops and oxygen is supplied to the roots in the air gap between the nutrient-mix water and the plants. This type of Hydroponic systems lends itself well to plants that require a good Grow Support structure for roots. So where one isn't going to add additional support to your plant, Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain) can be a really simple way of providing that additional support to hold itself up. In turn, they are good at bio-filtering to convert into more nutrients for the plants. However, the effort required to set up, as well as the space taken up by this system really lends itself to the High-Value plants using them. In the end it's a multi-system approach. And for a balance source of fruits and vegetables they are all worth utilising. One could say a NFT is the most effective, but then it doesn't support a Fruiting plants like a Ebb and Flow or Dutch Bucket System would support better. They are easier to manage in these systems rather than NFT, hold, roots growth and explosion of coverage...
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The following table illustrates the three different hypothetical categories of user and the kwh consumption broken down by everyday appliances and demand cumulatively. This is covered in more detail in the L/M/H Consumer Page . In turn, one can then view in the PowerIt Product Page and StoreIt Product Page solutions to meet this demand..... two using both gas and electricity and two relying on electricity only:
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MICRO INVERTERS:
Microinverters are used in solar panel systems to convert direct current (DC) electricity from each individual solar panel into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type used by most homes and appliances. They offer several advantages, including increased energy production, improved safety, and greater flexibility in system design compared to traditional string inverters. Here's a more detailed explanation::
1. Increased Energy Production:
Panel-level optimization:
Unlike string inverters, which handle a group of panels, microinverters are connected to each individual panel. This means that if one panel is shaded or underperforming, it doesn't negatively impact the output of other panels in the system, as would happen with a string inverter.
Higher yield:
By maximizing the output of each panel, microinverters can lead to a higher overall energy production, especially in systems with shading or panels facing different directions.
2. Enhanced Safety:
Reduced DC voltage:
Microinverters convert the DC electricity to AC electricity at the panel level, eliminating the high-voltage DC electricity on the roof and within the building. This significantly reduces the risk of electrical fires and makes the system safer to work on.
Rapid shutdown:
Many microinverter systems have built-in rapid shutdown features, allowing for quick and safe de-energization of the system in case of emergencies.
3. Greater Design Flexibility:
Multiple orientations and angles:
Microinverters allow for panels to be installed at different angles and orientations, which can be beneficial for roofs with complex shapes or shading issues.
Scalability:
Microinverter systems are easily scalable. You can add more panels and microinverters later without needing to replace the entire system or inverter.
4. Improved Monitoring and Maintenance:
Panel-level monitoring:
Many microinverter systems offer detailed monitoring of each panel's performance, allowing for easy identification and troubleshooting of any issues.
Simplified replacement:
If a microinverter fails, it only affects the output of the single panel it's connected to, making replacement relatively simple.
5. Longer Lifespan and Warranty:
Extended durability:
Microinverters are typically built to last longer than string inverters, often with 25-year warranties.
Reduced long-term costs:
While microinverters may have a higher initial cost, their longer lifespan and potential for increased energy production can lead to lower long-term costs.
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BTU Air Conditioning
In the context of air conditioners, BTU (British Thermal Unit) refers to the cooling capacity of the unit
. It measures how much heat the air conditioner can remove from a space in one hour. A higher BTU rating indicates a greater cooling capacity, meaning the air conditioner can cool a larger area or do so more quickly.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
BTU as a measure of heat removal:
BTU quantifies the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. In air conditioners, this is translated to how much heat the unit can remove from a room in an hour.
BTU and room size:
Generally, larger rooms require air conditioners with higher BTU ratings to effectively cool the space. For example, a small bedroom might need a 6,000 BTU unit, while a large living room could require 12,000 BTU or more.
Choosing the right BTU:
It's important to select an air conditioner with the appropriate BTU rating for your room size. Too low of a BTU and the unit will struggle to cool the space effectively, while too high of a BTU can lead to the unit turning off and on frequently, potentially causing humidity issues. BTU and energy efficiency:
While a higher BTU generally means more cooling power, it doesn't necessarily mean better energy efficiency. A unit with a BTU rating that's too high for the room can lead to wasted energy and higher electricity bills.- Demand kWH Scenario 1 High Consumption, Med, low etc
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- Deep Water Film Technique Plant roots are hung into a reservoir of nutrient-mix water, and with an air pump providing Oxygen flow.
- Drip A network of small tubes delivers pumped nutrient-mix water to the base of each plant.
- Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain) At certain intervals Plant containers are flooded with nutrient-mix water from a reservoir and then allowed to drain, this provides water/nutrients and air to the roots.
- Nutrient Film Technique Plants roots are positioned in channels where a thin film of nutrient-mix water continuously flows over them.
- Wick System A wick draws nutrient-mixed water from a reservoir up into the growing container holding the plant's roots.
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