Chapter 132: 132. Solar Lighting Equipment
During the day, solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, which is stored in large batteries. Through a controller, this electricity powers LED lights installed in each room, eliminating the need for candles or oil lamps at night. This setup ensures safer and brighter lighting.
For larger spaces like shops, a single LED light may not be enough, but adding two or more lights can easily brighten the room. This solar lighting system, which combines power generation and storage, is not just practical but also a standout product in Jason Liu's store. It has the potential to revolutionize lighting across the world of Game of Thrones, bringing modern electricity to castles and homes alike.
Jason decided to first send a set of this lighting equipment to the Stark family. When King Robert visited, Jason thought of gifted him a set. This served two purposes: it was a goodwill gesture and a clever way to advertise using the king's name and the North's guardian. It was a strategy that hit two targets with one arrow.
The same approach was applied to carriages. Why change a winning tactic when one good idea can work everywhere? These products were unique to Jason's business, so he didn't need to worry about competitors stealing the idea.
Jason imagined how scholars at the Citadel would react to the solar lighting device. Their jaws would probably drop in disbelief. When Jason later introduced electric power systems, wouldn't these scholars, their assistants, and apprentices come rushing to learn from him? This way, he could even attract literate and educated people to join his workforce. Just the thought of it made him excited.
To make his vision a reality, Jason visited the largest solar photovoltaic company in his City. A deputy business manager, Victor, gave him a tour of their products, which included streetlights, outdoor power systems, municipal engineering setups, and household power generation equipment.
Jason wasn't interested in most of these but focused on the household solar lighting system. Manager Victor introduced him to a specific solar panel, explaining its features:
Size: 1.64m x 0.67mRated Power: 200WOpen Circuit Voltage: 22VWorking Voltage: 18VWeight: 15kg
He added, "Under ideal conditions, this solar panel can generate over 1.6 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity daily if it gets an average of 8 hours of sunlight."
Manager Victor explained that if the generated electricity was stored in a battery, it could power a 40W LED lamp for 40 hours. He pointed to a 24V-100Ah gel battery and said, "This battery can store up to 2.4 kWh of electricity."
Jason did some mental calculations. With one solar panel and a gel battery, even accounting for some loss, the system could generate and store 1.2 kWh daily. This was enough to power three 40W LED lights for 10 hours each night. If sunshine was scarce, more solar panels and batteries could be added to ensure consistent power.
Jason realized that in a backward world like Westeros, such lighting would be revolutionary. However, only nobles and wealthy merchants could afford it. This was because the cost of the equipment would be priced in gold dragons, ensuring high profits for Jason's cross-world trade.
High-tech products like this weren't meant to be cheap, and Jason was determined to make a fortune. He asked Manager Victor for the price of a system that included:
One 200W solar panelOne 24V-100Ah gel batteryA controllerThree 40W LED lights
Manager Victor quoted a price of 1,500 yuan per set. Without hesitation, Jason ordered 20 sets and paid 30,000 yuan upfront. He provided the warehouse address for delivery.
Later, Jason followed the delivery truck to his warehouse in the high-tech zone. The workers unloaded the 20 solar lighting systems, and Jason sent them to Westeros through the hidden portal in his warehouse. This portal was his secret, and only he could access it.
For now, he stored the equipment in his Westeros warehouse. Jason planned to teach others how to install the system later. It was a straightforward process that didn't require advanced technical skills.
After locking the warehouse, Jason returned to his shop in Winterfell. Lina greeted him warmly, saying, "Sir, while you were away, a merchant named Odover from the West Region came looking for you. He brought a group of merchants and some natural gold nuggets. They're staying at a hotel in Winter Market Town."
Jason remembered Odover promising to bring gold nuggets. "So, he's finally here," Jason said, curious about how much wealth Odover and his associates had brought.
He instructed Barlow, one of his helpers, "Go to the hotel and tell Odover that I've returned. Invite him to the shop."
Barlow, one of the brothers working at the store, nodded and hurried off. Jason had assigned Barlow and Barron, the two older and more reliable brothers, to help at the store since they weren't suited for military duties.
Jason then walked to the training ground outside the shop. Here, young men like McCann, dicken, Bud, Marb, Kent, and Rubin were practicing their skills. These men had been knighted by Jason as part of the East family and served as his trusted soldiers.
Seeing Jason, the young men stopped their training and saluted him. "Sir, you're back!" McCann said eagerly. Bud and the others chimed in, asking if Jason wanted to test their progress.
Jason smiled, pleased with their enthusiasm and dedication.
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