Comment by xupybd
7 years ago
Have heard of that done here in NZ. A remote workshop had wind turbines turning pumps that filled great big air tanks. Those tanks ran the workshop.
They were not shunning technology it was just a cheaper option than running power out there or batteries.
What do they do about lights and everything else that requires electricity? I’m assuming the air only powers air powered tools or things like the article mentioned that take special air power?
You can buy a lot of tools that run on just pneumatic power. As for lights, some solar panels, some car batteries, and efficient DC-powered LED lights. You could just get by with battery powered headlamps as well. Depending on the weather and where the shop is, skylights and outdoor workbenches would provide you a lot of light for whatever you're doing.