Hello,

I'd like to propose we allow spending of up to $2k to cover the costs of installing a photovoltaic (solar) power system @ Haystack.  The site owner has allowed us to host a site up there as long as it doesn't impact their power budget.  The site is not wired to any utility power, and transporting propane to it is expensive.  This is a 1-time cost, and the hardware will remain property of the site owner.  In exchange they'll be giving us new mounting points for 2 dishes and 2 sectors, which will have a huge impact on coverage and extending the network.  Our recurring cost for the site will be $0/mo, which is an ideal long-term arrangement.

Here is a list of the hardware required:

Costs converting 12VDC to 24VDC
Item	Desc	Link	Quantity	Cost	Total
1	24->12VDC Meanwell  SD-50B-12	http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mean-Well/SD-50B-12/?qs=jVZN1Oke4Bx6867ajq9o4g==	1	$51	$51
2	SolarWorld 275 Watt Mono Module	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/solarworld-270-watt-mono-module-1359	2	$347	$694
3	30' Cable with Locking MC4 Plugs	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/30-cable-w-locking-mc4-plugs	2	$30	$60
4	Midnite AC Din Rail Mount Breaker - 15A & 20A (15A is needed)	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/outback-60a-ac-breaker	2	$19	$38
5	Fuse Holder and TWO 60A Class R Fuses	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/holder-for-100-amp-fuse	1	$28	$28
6	PV Module Ground Lug/screw/nut	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/pv-module-ground-lug-screw-nut	2	$4	$8
7	Battery Interconnect Cable - 24" - 4/0	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/products/batteries-accessories/battery-cables/24in-4-0-cable-with-lug-ends	10	$26	$260
7a	Battery Interconnect Cable - 24" - 2/0	Local -> Pacific Power Battery (+$5/end to crimp)	10	$10	$100
8	IOTA Battery Charger - 24V 40A - DLS27-40	http://www.backwoodssolar.com/iota-40a-24v-battery-charger	1	$395	$395
9	Tax (.086) Sultan Mailing Address	http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/excstx/locsalusetx/localslsuseflyer_quarterly.pdf	1	$78	$78.24
10	5% for cables/time/mounting etc	http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yJZJIOW6lys/Twvf9ylPUGI/AAAAAAAACdk/YEUZm-ZR-QU/s1600/strongman.jpg	1	$45	$45.49
	Grand Total				$1,757

 

In the $2k request, I'm also allowing ~$250 for shipping costs.  Solar panels are large.  Anything not spent will be returned to the HamWAN budget.

We already have all the other hardware required to deploy the site in-stock.  Some of it is already deployed (Haystack-S3), and some is sitting on-site (modems, 1 dish, other sector).

Our present balance is $1,291.04, so we'd be going into debt for this deal.

The other cost of this deal is recognizing the site owner's sponsorship of HamWAN by including their logo in presentations, and offering some man-hours for site maintenance.  The big project this summer (aside from this solar system install and the full HamWAN site install) will be helping with installing a grounding system there.

My vote on this deal is: YAY.

--Bart

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