Solar And Wind 4 Me

Uses of self made power
Wind Power Generators and solar technology offers a way to produce an endless fountain of electricity for the home or for any other uses around the house like to power a work shop area or perhaps to run pool equipment, or saunas, whirlpools, central heat and air, washers and dryers, hot water heaters. Athough units can be built to supply entire homes with electricity the home owner can be very versatile with design in size, capacities, and whether they would like the electricity to just operate certain pieces of home equipment and appliances or if they would prefer to have enough of a supply to run the entire home.

Use conventional electricity to run smaller appliances:
You may just want to build a system that would supply electricity to all of the units in your home that run on 220 and stay hooked up to the grid and use smaller amounts of electrical power from the electric company to run things like televisions, toasters, refridgerators, lights etc. Just this would still probably easily cut a power bill in half.  Lots of people are hopping aboard as they find out how wind power generators and  solar kits can be very valuable home improvement additions. Many come to realize that not only could it save them large amounts  of money in one respect  but also that the added benefits of increased property value made it a worth while improvement as well as being eco-logically beneficial too!

Clean energy resource
Not only is wind power generators up and coming for their versatility, cost effectiveness, and ease of installation but they address the present global warming issues (environmental) in a very big way, that being that the technology uses the wind and the sun which are both excellent renewable energy resources that dosen’t harm the environment in any way. The mining of Fossil fuels, coal, oil and natural gas, are all non-renewable sources of energy and are not only being drastically depleted but are heavily dependent upon in our society to produce electricity by being burnt which harms our atmosphere with the by product that is let over.

For those who don’t understand how the wind power generator and solar system works, a wind turbine or windmill is constructed which harnesses the wind and turns a generator, mounted in the prop area of the windmill, a car generator, which produces electricity that travels through a stator that in turn runs down through wires that take it to various other pieces of equipment that is incorporated in the system to register and transform the energy both coming in and going out to be stored and or be used in desired increments of various watts or volts. The solar part of the system comes into play moreso when the wind dies down and their isn’t sufficient wind to turn the propeller. The solar panels, which are strategically placed, catch the sunlight through special cells and store energy (electricity) that way.

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Donald Whitehead
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What are the drawbacks to using wind turbines or solar panels for providing all power to a home?

A. The wind and sun are not constant, so there would be times when no electricity would be generated.
B. The wind and sun are constant, so there would be plenty of electricity for the home.
C. Wind and solar power are inefficient and too expensive to use and maintain.
D. Wind and solar power are efficient, but they are not able to produce enough electricity for a single home.

again trying to help..again thnx 4 the previous………
nothing else…………but A.
NO COMMENTS ON THE OTHER OPTIONS….
except these there is another drawback…….its when your brother breaks the solar panel after quarrel with you……then no electricity will b produced………….hope this funny answer u liked……..its just to make yahhooooooooooo answer FUNNNNN…………

Some states like TX and NJ will subsidize solar energy 40% worth.
But the technology to date has been quite costly in spite of these states’ subsidizing the cost. However, solar energy is starting to turn the corner cost-effectively in the past year or two.
Why is there no serious encouragement from the federal gov’t to encourage homeowners to install solar energy panels by offerering subsidies or rebates for installing it?
Would this be a good idea?

great idea…but the time hasent come yet. I came accross a new, proven and tested home made wind power system and solar power system which eliminates our electricity bills. It was written by a Renewable energy enthusiasts Michael Harvey the diy called Earth4energy. You can get your copy to save energy and help environment while eliminating your power bills. Get it from here:

http://how-to-build-cheap-solar-energy.blogspot.com/

why doesn’t the us gov spend 50 billion on solar panels… free electricity within 5 years there paid off and it’d probably save like ten million barrels of oil a year and create a lot of jobs within the country
if they can spend 800 billion of just borrowed money for the stimulus do the same for this project it’d pay itself off in cleaner air ec.. in ten years. else were gonna spend the next 50 trying to reverse this trend were in.

Because solar power is not efficient and requires back up power. Many places in the USA have only four hours of full sunlight daily on the average. Also, it wouldn’t save any oil as electricity is generated mainly with coal. I am off the net with solar power and I have to run a generator twice daily in the winter to keep the batteries charged and often have to run it even in the summer. there simply is not enough space for all the panels that would be needed. One of those ideas that sounds good on the surface but is impractical.

What is the average cost to start placing solar panels in your home? Any info on this would be appreciated, I live in Eastern KY. Thanks

In Kentucky, if you build over 500W, don’t forget that TVA will give you $500 and 15 cents per kWh for ten years just to buy your RECs. You need to do some complicated accounting to tell you what the cost is, since you’re buying something that will affect your finances far into the future.
There sure are a lot more incentives in KY for solar hot water than for solar PV. I would go with the hot water first, then use all the money you save to go with PV.

Home wind power is one of the best ways that you could possibly go if you are looking to save money and help the environment at the same time. The wind power industry is booming and you should get in on it as soon as possible. In this article, I am going to tell you why wind power is so great and how you can get started with your own very easily.

The first reason why wind power is growing so quickly is because it is totally renewable energy. This means that the energy comes from a source that will never run out. There will always be wind power available, because there will always be wind available. This is what makes wind power so attractive to many home and business owners.

Solar power has long been a very popular form of renewable energy, but wind is actually starting to take preference. Many governments from countries all over the world are looking at wind as a legitimate source of energy in today’s tough world economy.

The second reason why it is so great is because it is extremely accessible. Literally anyone can buy some materials, get some windmill plans, and starting building a home windmill that will power their home or business. The process is simple and millions of people all over the world have already started doing this.

Sure, some places in the world have more wind, but for the most part anywhere in the world can have access to wind power.

One more reason why wind power is so highly recommended is because it does absolutely not harm to the environment. Our society is becoming Greener every single day. This means that people are becoming much more environmentally conscious and adjusting their lifestyles accordingly. Power companies often release harmful toxins and gasses into the atmosphere. If you can eliminate your dependence on the power companies, you will be doing the Earth a great favor.

Also, with home wind power, you have the opportunity to save tons of money! Think about what your power bill is every month…now think about how much money you would be saving if you could reduce that bill. It is very common to reduce a power bill by 70% very easily with a home windmill. In many cases, people actually eliminate their electricity bill totally.

This is what draws a ton of people to home wind power. It’s ease of use and savings potential is just too good for the average person to pass up.

The world of home wind power is very exciting. I know I have gotten involved and I have really reaped the benefits of this great type of renewable energy. There are a few things you need to know before getting started, but they can all be learned fairly easily.

I recommend finding an online resource that will teach you everything you need to know before you get started. This will help you to save lots of time and money in the long run.

Cory Sanders
http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/home-wind-power-information-you-really-should-know-717393.html

how much does it cost? is it reliable? if you also have their address and phone number, please include.

Thank you very much
Most of the listings on the Net were in the years 2007 and 2008, and so far I found only this Solar Electric Co (SOLARCO) 724 48 12, run by a certain Mr.Puckett.

You might also try the Green Architecture Movement, United Architects of the Philippines, at 53 Scout Rallos, QC 4126364, 3721796, for better info.

Costs may have come down from P70 thou and P60thou that they mentioned in 2007, but I am not sure.

Solar panel manufacturing could still be in the infancy stage, although big players like the Lopez Group and Shell Philippines are already in the field. Home use involves the solar panel plus battery plus inverters, although someone suggests to change some home wiring to 12V rather than go for inverters. There were also suggestions that China made appliances like airconditioning and refrigerators are available, running on solar power.

It’s not difficult to build your own windmill. All you need is to search for the different components through your local yard. What to you need to create your windmill, and what windmill design works best?

To create your own wind electricity, you need the essential. It is composed of a tower, a blade, a motor, a base, and the batteries. And you know what? You can even take material like the DC motor you find in normal washing machines.

With the rising costs of electricity and cost of living in general, it’s the time to think about creating your own power. Many people think that this is not feasible because they don’t have the right knowledge. You can do this easily, and for cheap. I’m talking about less than $300, and just in a couple of days.

Before you start building your own windmill and take more vacation (because you have more money to spend) as a result, you need to choose the best windmill design for your needs. A windmill’s design is very simple. You have the tower, blades, motor, base and batteries. You can even use common materials found in any scrap yard. For instance, the motor can be a DC motor you find in old treadmills, sewing machines and washing machines. You need to know that the size of your motor is important to determine how much power you will make from the wind. Your tower’s height is also an important factor to consider.

And finally, you need to know the exact number of Watts your wind turbines will have. This will enable you to calculate how much you are saving on your power bills. When you are ready to start, make sure that you have a plan that is easy to follow. If possible, choose a plan with pictures and even videos.

Franck Silvestre
http://www.articlesbase.com/electronics-articles/finding-the-best-windmill-for-your-home-needs-756462.html

The waste products are the panels themselves as they age. Their lifespan is 10-25 years, depending on the panel, and any damage it receives during its lifetime.

Most of the products in the panels can be recycled. There are getting to be more plastics and vinyl used in the manufacture of the panels. Sometimes the plastics and vinyls are not easy to get recycled.

The biggest waste product however would be if the solar panels are used to generate electricity, and not just warm/hot water. If the panels generate electric, batteries are used to store the power in. The batteries are of course highly toxic. The batteries can also be recycled. They are filled with lead, and acid. Very bad for the environment if just dumped somewhere.

Passive solar…just heats water up in the solar panels (no electric produced)
Active Solar…produces electricity which is stored in multiple batteries (deep cycle marine batteries usually).

~Garnet
Permaculture homesteading/farming over 20 years

If you are interested in the idea of making a windmill at home, this article will definitely interest you. I have done countless hours of research regarding this area of renewable energy, and every day still surprises me. What I mean by this is that the benefits that come with making your own electricity at home are incredibly abundant. In this short article, I want to explain a few of these benefits to you.

The first major benefit that I want to mention is that you can save a lot of money! It is not hard to tell that most people in today’s economy have a desire to save some extra cash every month. Home wind power is an easy way to accomplish this. It costs a very small amount of money to get started, and the savings can last for a long time.

But how long will these savings last? These savings that you will experience will continue for many years. Sure, you might need to fix a few parts every once in a while on your home windmill, but for the most part maintenance is rare and you can sit back and enjoy your new found savings.

The second major benefit is that you will be helping the environment. If you have not started making at least small changes in your lifestyle to better the environment, you are certainly not in the majority. People all over the world are starting to realize the negative effects that we all have on our beautiful planet each and every day. There are small changes you can make that will have a huge impact.

One of these changes you can make is to switch to home wind power. Making a windmill at home is an awesome way to do your part. You will be helping to eliminate tons of greenhouse gasses that are emitted from power plants all over the world. You will be using clean and renewable energy that will never run out. This is another big reason why literally millions of people are turning to the option of making a windmill at home.

Yet another reason why you should change over to making your own wind power is because the energy is always going to be available. Sure, there may be a day or two where there is no wind, but that does not mean you can’t use the energy you have already made. Windmills store energy in batteries that can be used at any time. It’s not like you just make the power as you use it. This is why wind energy is such a smart choice, it can be stored!

I hope that this article has helped you to better understand some of the principles behind making your own windmill at home and its benefits. This is a movement that is growing very quickly. People have long used solar energy, but wind is finally starting to take the lead I think. It would be a smart choice for you to get in on it now.

Cory Sanders
http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/making-a-windmill-at-home-why-do-it-720441.html