Alternative Energy Sources

Residential Solar Power and Wind Energy for Off Grid Living

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:57:26 +0000

As we move forward, it is extremely important that we conserve our natural resources. Residential solar power is an extremely important piece of that puzzle. Whether you are looking for complete off grid living or just looking to save a little money, you really need to consider taking advantage of solar and wind energy.

I have found 2 really good resources that can help get started with residential solar power. The first is a review of residential solar power programs. There are links to 3 different programs that include step by step directions on making your own solar panels and wind turbines. The second site I recommend is for the most popular residential solar power program on the internet as indicated by the leading online information publisher Clickbank.

Check out these links and hopefully you will find them helpful. Now go out and start saving money and saving the world with residential solar power. I hope you enjoy the benefits of off grid living.

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Residential Solar Power

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:58:56 +0000

There are tons of resources available out there to help you if you are looking to use residential solar power in your home. We have researched many of the programs out there and have found some that stand out from the rest. 2 of the programs are less than $50 and all are less than $100. You won’t find a better deal if you are looking to start using residential solar power.

Earth 4 Energy

Earth 4 Energy is the #1 best selling residential solar power program on Click Bank. They have been around a while and really offer a great program for a really good price. You can get your copy for under $50 and start saving energy and saving money almost immediately.

Home Made Energy

Home Made Energy is quickly becoming one of the most popular alternative energy products on Click Bank. This is another great starter program and you can get your copy for under $50 and start saving energy and saving money almost immediately.

DIY Power System

DIY Power System is probably the most thorough product available without extensive training. Not only does the program go over relatively simple residential solar power, it gets into building batteries to store the power and there is even information on making your own bio-diesel. While this product is a bit more expensive because it has more stuff in it, it still comes in at under $100.

We can honestly say all these programs are helpful and you probably can’t go wrong with any of them. Click on the links and check them out for yourself. We really think they are going to help thousands of people put residential solar power into common practice.

Good Luck!

Why are solar and nuclear power considered "alternative" energy sources?

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:51:24 +0000

Do we not have the technology to implement them yet? Does the technology exist but the cost makes it too expensive to use? Are coal and oil lobbyists forcing us to disregard them for use?

Why doesn't the US use more solar and nuclear power?

they are alternatives because the lion's share of our energy is from crude oil.30 years from now, when the oil is gone, we'll have a different primary source, maybe one of those.

Hard Sell Solar Home Energy?

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:51:20 +0000

Has anyone else had a bad experience with this company?
They are based near Bournemouth and claim to offer big subsidies on their systems, but really they are overcharging and you still pay more than anywhere else.

What do you need to be a photovolatic design engineer?

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:58:31 +0000

I want to move to the field of photovoltaic design in a few years after the economy gets better and I have some more experience as a regular electrical designer. Right now, I design and spec everything after the power company's transformers in commercial and residential buildings.

As far as the job descriptions, all the ads I have seen are pretty vague. They want some solar experience, a BSEE or equivalent experience, a background in power/systems design, etc. The thing is that photovoltaic is so much of a niche industry that I never took any classes in school even mentioning it (even with 3-phase power, we only got a few weeks explaining it) and the information out there is scarce. I am thinking of NABCEP certification, but what else would be beneficial?

It looks to me like NABCEP is directed toward installer certification rather than design, but they would probably teach the NEC requirements and make you familiar with the specialized products available.

You could study the photovoltaic product manufacturer's literature and contact some of them to see if they have information not on their web sites. Go to trade shows and energy fairs and talk to the vendors. Attend seminars put on by suppliers. Keep looking for trade magazine type web sites and subscribe to any related print trade magazines you can find.

Eng-tips.com might help:
http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=731
http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=626

How many jobs could the U.S. create in 4 years by investing heavily in solar and wind energy alternatives?

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:58:19 +0000

The book "Project New America" puts great stock in alternative energy investments for lifting the country out of the recession. Here's a link if you'd like to review it yourself: http://www.sitenet.com/books/NewAmerica/New%20America%207.pdf. How well do you believe this could work?

I would prefer they invest in Nuclear Power. It is more reliable, works in all climate areas, less environmental impact area, and cheaper power.

Nothing wrong with Solar and Wind, they are just not as cost effective and efficient.

Which types of renewable energy should be developed?

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:42:55 +0000

Which types of renewable energy should be improved so it is safe and efficient for everybody to use and why?

Nuclear

How is electricity produced through a wind turbine?

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:42:38 +0000

Can anyone explain how electricity is produced through a wind turbine.

THANKS!~(:

As the wind passes through the blades they rotate a shaft. This shaft is connected to an electrical generator, often through gears, so that the speed increases. The power generated depends on the wind speed, and there is also a threshold wind speed below which the generator does not work at all. In a good location the average power generated my be about 30% of the maximum power it can generate.

When connected to an electricity grid as in a wind farm, special arrangements of the generator are required to allow it to synchronise with the grid.

I have NO idea how to start my report on renewable energy sources?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:47:01 +0000

Can someone please help me with an intro and what I should talk about. I have to compare 3 types of renewable energy sources. I already chose geothermal energy but I need two more, which 2 are also the best?

I have no idea how to start it, should I start talking about one source or introduce them all together? HELP PLEASE
talk about all 3 in your intro then in your body paragraphs talk about about each one separately. Some other ideas: cars running on water, solar panels, wind power

hope i helped

How does Solar powered energy work?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:46:57 +0000

I know that there are panels (or whatever they're called) that take in the suns rays and distributes energy but I was hoping that someone could tell me more about it. Also how could you go about making a solar panel?

It works by having a layer of n-type silicon over a layer of p-type silicon, such that when the p-type silicon absorbs photons it's electrons, now in a higher orbit, are motivated by the positive charge of the n-type layer to transfer to the n-type silicon. This generates current.