Plugging into solar power

Episode of Series “Quantum”.
Segment from the ABC TV series Quantum documenting a new device that makes it possible to convert solar power (ac) into mains power while at the same time running a diesel generator to produce dc power. The device can also decide which power supply to use at almost any time, favouring the solar/battery combination if possible. The device is being used in an outback Australian town to produce an integrated mains supply. Presented by Geoffrey Burchfield.

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ABC-TV (Australia)

Duration

00:05:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1990

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Quantum

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ACMI Identifier

303837

Language

English

Subject categories

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar energy

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

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Sound

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Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1990

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