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Solar Powered Golf Carts
Investment
The installation of solar panels
to golf carts can be a great statement on the environment for golf
clubs.
Solar power charging systems for golf cart batteries have been proven to
save the battery of the buggy, while reducing the running costs. Solar carts
charge up the battery during the day, providing a source of green
electricity.
There have been a number of commercial designs available for quite some
time, yet the number of golf clubs purchasing these designs is quite low.
Although golf buggy's don't use anywhere near the same amount of energy
compared to a regular cart, they can help the environment, and be a
good
investment.
The usual design is to place solar cells on the roof of the golf cart, and
link them to the battery.
The rooftop design aids efficiency, as long as they're aren't any obstacles
up above (such as trees).
Currently, gas and electric powered golf carts are the design of choice, but
solar panel golf carts really do have their advantages, and should be
strongly considered by any golf clubs in suitable locations.
As hydrogen fuel cells are researched by automobile companies, we could
expect to see this alternative fuel source added to the list.
Hydrogen is much more
environmentally friendly than the average gas or
electricity models, and we could also possibly begin to see hybrid golf
buggy's in the not too distant future.
These days, its all about renewable energy. In fact, recent legislation will
make it even more cost-affordable to purchase a solar golf cart, or any
number of other alternative energy investments. Check into EnergyStar.gov
for more information.
Bottom line: if you are recreating outside, you’d better be solar powered.
Why spend time under the sun, if you are going to ignore its vast potential
for energizing our lives?
Next time you go golfing, be sure that your course includes solar
golf carts. If not, why not encourage them to invest a bit in their
future… as well as that of the planet’s?
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