Why Me? Why You?

Solar Panels For HomesI am sure you will agree that electricity prices are way too high and only getting higher…  And you would  probably agree that there is no better time than right now to stop throwing money out the window and start generating your own electricity.  With the ever increasing costs of living, you and I do not have much money left for our own families, hobbies and interests.  Very sad…  So wouldn’t it be nice to reduce your electrical bill by 60, 80, or even 100%?  The answer is obvious…

However, if you are anything like I was, you probably don’t have the knowledge of using renewable energy as the primary and the only source of energy in house.  You probably think that it is complicated and messy to build your own generator and so to this day you’ve been simply choosing the option to pay your bills as you always did.   But in reality, this is quite simple!  And this is why I decided to start this blog and share what I know with people like yourself so you would not have to spend hours and days searching for relevant information.

Help me make this blog better — leave your comments and questions.  Together we can do much more that any one of us alone…

Truly yours,

- Allan Hagens

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Most popular Wind Generator auctions

wind generator eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

AIR-X Wind GENERATOR Turbine Auto Reset CIRCUIT BREAKER

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Electric power inverter

Electric power inverter

I have an electric power inverter runs off 12 volt batteries. Converts to 110 volt. 200.00 OBO call Alan 740-973-XXXX

Price: $ 200

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Columbus, USA

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Global Renewable Energy

A few nice renewable energy images I found:

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Biowanze’s bio-ethanol complex in Wanze, Belgium, will use wheat and beet syrup as feedstock. View On Black

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wind, solar water, PV – all in one shot


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7 Types of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – Benefits Available!

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by Chuck “Caveman” Coker

7 Types of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – Benefits Available!

You may already be familiar with wind turbines, but did you that are actually two types: Vertical and Horizontal. They each perform differnt functions, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. To decide which one is the best for you, look at your needs. Both share the same common factor as they produce energy by using the wind, except that they do it differently. The main rotor shaft in a Vertical Axis Turbine runs vertically rather than horizontally, hence the name. There are of course advantages and disadvantages for it being in this direction. One of the best advantages is that the gearbox can be placed at the bottom of the turbine, which is not possible in a horizontal turbine, so the top of the tower does not carry all the weight.

Another advantage of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines is that it does not have to face in the wind’s direction. The disadvantage is that it produces smaller amounts of energy than a horizontal turbine, and if the turbine is running in the same direction that the wind is blowing you can get pulsating torques through each turn of the turbine.

Types of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

1. The newest type of turbine out at the moment is a windmill which has a rotation sail. When it is in operation the sails look like those you find on a ship, that expand or contract according to the change of winds. Each has three sails where the speed is controlled by a magnetic counter which expands or contracts the sails as needed. To minimise the damage to the sails there is a control unit for this purpose. The sails can tear during a large storm but the frame is very durable.

2. There are aerodynamic turbines with blades just like a plane made of airfoil base in order to capture the wind’s energy. They are so designed to catch this artificial current of kinetic energy to the centre. A very effective wind turbine it runs at full capacity most of the time to utilise all the wind energy by redirecting and lifting it upwards to the turbines there. It not only responds to the wind but also free flowing water systems such as creeks, rivers, streams and oceans.

3. Darrieus Wind Turbines are known to be efficient but they are big machines for their shape and size. Because a lot of cyclic stress that is put on the tower it does tend to wear out sooner. It consists of three blades which are shaped like loops which connect to the top and bottom of the axle, and often called the “eggbeater windmill” because that is what it resembles. They are connected from the ground upwards by large external structures which hold it up.

4. The Giromill consists of three vertical blades and was based on the patent of the Darrieus design. It is very low on maintenance as it self starting. The blades of strong, light material which are more robust to cope with the stresses placed upon them. They require less blade speed to channel energy with each turn of the blades as they are very high performing.

5. Savonius Wind Turbine mills usually consist of two scoops which convert windpower into torque on a rotating shaft. There also some which are self starting and feature three scoops. They are quite similar looking to helicopter blades except they are bent in a certain style and shape to provide enough energy to be of use.

6. The blades of Windstar Turbines are straight and made of aluminium. They are attached to either end of a central rotating shaft. There are a number of rotors with their own unique dual braking system of pneumatic disc brakes and blade pitch. Windstar Turbines were designed for locations with stronger winds.

7. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines have many advantages as the running costs are low and they are easier to maintain. They can almost withstand any type of low or high wind. They are smaller which means they can be transported easier. The disadvantages are that producing efficient energy from winds takes twice as much time. The turbines have to be installed on flat land and some models require guide wires, which adds more stress to the bottom of the tower; and they have a low starting torque. A consumer has to look at a design that is suitable for them by deciding on the best one for their needs.

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DIY Solar Panel System Cost

www.solardave.com SolarDave: Please tell me about your solar panel system and how you saved some money? Adam Stevenson: The total of the system and materials was K. I ended up spending about another 00 in permit fees and a structural engineer and 0 for an electrician, several hundred dollars for a guy to come help me out for the two afternoons he spent with me. Xcel (Energy) gave me 538 rebate. Fix cost based on the number of kilowatts you are installing and has nothing to do with how much you pay the permit office or the electrician. My final cost after rebate was 37. (SolarDave note: that is cheap!) I started my research in solar probably about a year before I actually installed it went and got a couple of bids from some of the local solar people both from contractors that my friends have used as well as just searching the internet and while talking to one of the guys I find of developed a good feeling from him, and I asked the question “Would it be possible to do some of the work myself” and kind of learn along the way he said “Sure I absolutely support the do-it-yourself-er (DIY) so I said why don’t you throw me bids, what it would cost just come home and have solar one day and what it would cost to have it done where I do some or all the work myself. And throw them both to me and I said let’s try the second one. The guys name is Steve Cross from Sun Spot Solar. I gave him my electric bills and said this is how much I think I need to generate and he …
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