Quote Originally Posted by urbanfarmer
I don't mean to burst your bubble, but the cost of building this system far outweigh the benefits... I mean it's a neat project for fun, but you are maybe recovering 5% to 10% of the energy used. Your battery will lose its charge and never return! A solar panel is better or hook up your motor to a bicycle and cycle each day to charge what it needs for the day!!!
Good to see you are learning grasshopper. Nothing is for free.