[LUG]Re: Off grid technology resources

[Michael Everitt <michael@xxxxxxxxxx>]

It was a sad day that I learned that they no longer open to the public .. I recall
going there quite a few years ago also ....
Very interesting place, and given current relevance and pressures, I am particularly
disappointed!
Regards,
Michael/veremitz.

On 18/02/2024 23:21, Eion MacDonald wrote:
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>
> From Eion MacDonald <maceion@xxxxxxxxx>
> Dear folk,
> 20240218 at 23.40 approx
>
>    refer   https://cat.org.uk/
>
> Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales.
> I visited some years ago , much help for off grid living and alternative ways to do
> things.
> A place at top of mountain with much interesting stuff.
> For environmental friendly and sustainable resources.
>
> Regards
> Eion MacDonald
>
>
> On 17/02/2024 21:52, Rich Brown wrote:
> > Hi Guys
> >
> > This is very off topic but I thought you might be able to help. I am building a
> > small holding at Fowey River Academy secondary school and whilst a lot of it is
> > practical education, there is also taught lessons. The area will be off grid and
> > so I will be teaching students how to generate electricity. I am trying to find
> > kits that will enable the students to build something and then see it in action.
> > Do you know of any resources that will help please? I am thinking along the line of:
> > Hand crank to generate and store electricity - use different methods - attach to a
> > bulb and see which method is better
> > Water wheel
> > Solar in some way - possible in cooking as well as electricity
> >
> > Any ideas please? Thanks.
> > --
> > Richard Brown
> > Youth Worker
> > 07546 804439

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