How Can Wind Power Put Money in Your Pocket

September 3rd, 2010

Wind power Generators
Wind power generators are a smart choice when searching for a viable alternative power resource for homes for many great reasons. They are proven to be very effective, they are very affordable, Parts for Diy ( Do It Yourself) systems are readily available most anywhere and can generally be found for under or around $200, installation and construction manuals and videos are a dime a dozens, and they only take a few days to install, they increase the resale value of your home, they save consumers thousands of dollars annually, they are very effective for addressing the environment issues that we have at present.

Electricity Production From The Wind.
Wind power is one of the most popular of home solar energy systems selected when going with an alternative power resource for homes. This type of system uses the wind to power the generator (windmills or turbines) that actually produces electrical power from a spinning motion. Typically the wind spins the turbine which generates power as it spins, then the power goes into a charge controler, which regulates the amount of the charge thats going into the battery which stores the charge that is going into it which then goes to an inverter which regulates the amount of charge coming out and on to your application, breaker box or appliance to be ran. This is the basic functioning of how the wind power generator works, it’s very simple.

The Grid
Most understand the term living on or off the grid. For those who don’t know what it means and how it ties into wind power generators I’ll try and explain it. The grid is commonly referred to as the electricity circuit as most of us know it to be or where most everyone gets their electricity from and pay a power company every month and is considered the grid.  Off the grid simply means that you either produce your own electricity by an alternative means other than conventional or perhaps although you have alternate methods and are still connected to the grid, by having alternate means of producing electricty you are getting a negative amount of electricity from the conventional way and will most probably, as a result, have the power company paying you for electricity.

Some DisAdvantages
Unfortunately with advantages comes some disadvantages with (in this case) wind powered generators.  We already know most of the advantages, but some of the disadvantages are the wind itself. Considering that the wind drives the propellers on the windmills or turbine driven systems there must be adequate wind to make this type of system effective enough to warrant having it at all. No Wind No Electricity or is there. It may not be a bad idea to install solar panels to ensure that if the wind isn’t spinning the propeller, which produces the electricity with the wind powered models, the mear sunlight can charge the solar panels. When running multiple turbines sound could be a factor, depending on size.

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NanoSolar’s thin film solar power

September 3rd, 2010


NanoSolar’s thin film solar power

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Beastie Boys “Off the Grid” at Sasquatch! 2007

September 3rd, 2010


Beastie Boys performing “Off the Grid” at the Sasquatch! Festival. Also, it was shot with a still camera so… you know… it looks and sounds like it was shot with a still camera.

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Alternative energy projects, including two in Dauphin County, receive funding

September 3rd, 2010

Alternative energy projects, including two in Dauphin County, receive funding
Some $20.5 million of state and federal money will benefit 40 diverse energy projects including two in Dauphin County, resulting in 1,400 jobs to Pennsylvania, said Gov. Ed Rendell.

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Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer

August 31st, 2010

  • 1.8-watt solar charger plugs into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket
  • Works with automobile, all terrain vehicle (ATV), personal water craft (PWC), and boat batteries
  • Made of durable ABS plastic and amorphous solar cells
  • Includes alligator clips for direct connection to a battery
  • Measures 6.5 x 1.25 x 18 inches (WxHxD)

Product Description
The Sunforce 50012 1.8 Watt Solar Battery Maintainer gives you another reason to love the sun — it’ll help keep your car’s battery charged. Just plug this helpful 1.8-watt solar charger into your vehicle’s 12-volt lighter socket and position the panel to pick up the most daylight possible. Or, if you prefer, use the included alligator clips to connect it directly to the battery, so you can keep your lighter socket open for cell phone chargers or other accessories. … More >>

Sunforce 50012 1.8-Watt Solar Battery Maintainer

Montana Amish-Built Off the Grid Cabin and Clark Fork River Access

August 31st, 2010


1283 Highway 135, Paradise, MT 59856 Kevin and Monica Ray www.YourMT.com Paradise Montana Off the Grid Cabin with Clark Fork River Access For Sale – Amish Built Dreaming of living in paradise? This off the grid cabin is located in Paradise – Paradise, Montana that is! Much of the exterior of this cabin was constructed by the local Amish. It’s high-quality construction is evident throughout. The interior is partially complete – allowing you to finish it the way you’d like. It has one bedroom currently but is slated to be a 3-Bedroom 2 Bathroom dream home. It’s situated on almost 2 acres with shared Clark Fork River access. Amazing Buy at $137900! This property is situated between I-90 and MT Hwy 200 in an area of incredible fishing, big game hunting and outdoor recreation. The property is in 2 parcels and fully fenced and has good year-round access. Very private, you can hardly see it from the road. Sellers are including the generator in the sale. Would make great second home getaway & vacation rental or live year-round! MLS 90551 Price: 137900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sq Feet: 1900 Lot Size: 1.8 Acres Year Built: 2007 # of Floors: 2

How to make my own wind power?

August 28th, 2010

I want to take a regular motor and change it to make wind power. Can anybody give me a website that show me how to do this (or something like it). Please do not give a website that makes you buy something. I want a website that show me how to do it.

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Etón FR160GR Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger

August 28th, 2010

  • AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz) NOAA weatherband all 7 channels Built-in 3 white LED light source Powered by solar
  • USB cell phone charger 3.5 mm headphone input Dimensions: 5.25 x 2.5 x 1.75 and 133 x 63.5 x 44.45 mm (W x H x D)
  • Accessories: owners manual, warranty card Specifications subject to change
  • Weight: 8.5 oz. and 241 g

Product Description
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Etón FR160GR Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger

Energy options beginning to emerge

August 28th, 2010

Energy options beginning to emerge
Fewer than five months before electricity deregulation takes hold within PECO territory, two licensed alternative companies have emerged.

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Wind Power Organic T-Shirt – Medium

August 25th, 2010

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Wind Power Organic T-Shirt – Medium

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