SapLover
02-27-2016, 09:40 PM
I am surprised there is not more talk amongst my mapling friends about integrating solar energy into their systems.
We are starting tubing and I have just bought a 60 watt solar panel, a 2088 Shurflo pump, some tubing, an inverter, a deep cycle battery, and a solar controller. I will keep everyone posted on our progress as we experiment.
I spoke to Maple Enthusiast who is several steps ahead of me and he is getting 2X the sap from his 40 tree bush based on the 50% on a solar vacuum system.
Why are more maplers not leveraging solar or wind energy?
If we want to fight climate change and preserve this important agricultural tradition, our industry needs to take the lead and move away from fossil fuels when we maple. We cannot be decrying the changing climate, while we contribute – even in our small way – to a warmer earth.
Thoughts?
We are starting tubing and I have just bought a 60 watt solar panel, a 2088 Shurflo pump, some tubing, an inverter, a deep cycle battery, and a solar controller. I will keep everyone posted on our progress as we experiment.
I spoke to Maple Enthusiast who is several steps ahead of me and he is getting 2X the sap from his 40 tree bush based on the 50% on a solar vacuum system.
Why are more maplers not leveraging solar or wind energy?
If we want to fight climate change and preserve this important agricultural tradition, our industry needs to take the lead and move away from fossil fuels when we maple. We cannot be decrying the changing climate, while we contribute – even in our small way – to a warmer earth.
Thoughts?