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Temperature:
17.6°F
Humidity:
92%
Wind Speed:
0.4mph
Solar Irradiance:
0W/m2
Updated: 12-04-2024 19:37

Generator Shed

Constructed in 1996, the generator shed is the heart of the Lamar Buffalo Ranch sustainable energy initiative. The shed holds the battery bank for the solar system that was installed in that same year to reduce the usage of the propane generator also located in the shed. In 2014 Toyota donated 208 used batteries which were used until 2019 when it was replaced by the current battery bank.

The shed does consume some energy. For proper function, the batteries need to be kept warm, no colder than 55 degrees, so some electricity is used for heating. The shed also houses carious computer systems which record and transmit energy data that is used for research and is seen on this website.

Current load
Hourly load of last 24 hours
Daily load of last 7 days
Comparison of last 7 day's consumption: -1 kWh
Consumes 15 W/h
Light a bulb for
Consumes 1500 W/h
Run an electric heater for
Consumes 200 W/h
Power a computer for
-240000 second
-2400 second
-18000 second