Thanks for all the interesting links. I hope to research more types such as Stirling engines and more small turbines.
Here in the Phoenix Arizona US area I calculated a 1 megawatt electrical generator would yield US$200,000 per year by analyzing the state tariffs ( It'll be fun sending bills to the power company for a change. ). The simplest way to generate power back to the grid is just a simple induction generator ( induction motor running faster than 1800 RPM, probably about 1875 RPM. ) no fancy synchronizing circuitry, just spin your motor fastly. I tried it with a gasoline engine and the meter did indeed spin backwards :-) . Hoyt Stearns Scottsdale, Arizona US -----Original Message----- From: ecat builder [mailto:ecatbuil...@gmail.com] Here in my area, the power company must buy back any user-generated electricity. So having 2-4kw/h generating 24/7 would be pretty compelling. Also a good way for the electric company to quickly go broke. What other ideas for e-cat are you all thinking about? - Brad
