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Helping Mainers Go Green And Reduce Energy Consumption
Posted by Admin in Reduce Energy Usage on October 22nd, 2010
Mainers looking to make their homes more energy efficient can get ideas in Augusta this weekend. News 8’s Steve Minich checks out the Maine Green Home and Energy Show.
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Wind Generator and Solar Panel – Build Your Own Portable Wind Generator at a Low Cost!
Posted by Admin in How to Build Your Own Solar Panels on September 11th, 2010
http://www.WindEnergyGuide.net – Wind Generator and Solar Panel – Build Your Own Portable Wind Generator at a Low Cost!
Are you someone who is searching for a place where you can buy a portable wind generator at an inexpensive price? If so, there is no better deal you will find than building your own with the help of an easy to follow DIY generator. This article will not only help you to see how cost effective it is in building your own portable wind generator, but how simple and easy the process is.
The cost of buying a wind generator can be in excess of $500 which is often the price range for units with smaller electricity output. Larger units go for twice that price and above, depending on the amount of electricity they are able to produce. But for under $200, you can build your own generator that is capable of generating the same amount of electricity as readymade versions. This can all be made possible, by following one of the many DIY wind generator guides that can be purchased online.
Any of these DIY guides should be able to show you how you can create your own wind generator from parts that you probably already have around your home. For those parts that cannot be found at your home, you should be able to find them at electronic stores and hardware stores at reasonable prices. And there is no need to worry that the task of building the generator might be too challenging and time consuming. Most DIY guide uses the help of illustrated diagrams to guide you step-by-step through the entire process, which makes it possible for people of any level to follow.
Components needed for building a portable wind Generator:
DC Motor – This is the most important component that will be required, as a DC motor is what is needed to generate electricity from the rotation of the blade of the the generator.
Electricity inverter – This is necessary, because the electricity that is generated by the wind generator is DC, while most appliances require AC power to work. So an inverter will convert the electricity to AC — making it possible for the generator to power up various appliances.
Automotive battery – A decent size battery will be required to store the energy being generated by the portable wind generator. It can be a new or a used battery, but should be good enough to retain sufficient charge and help also to regulate the electricity flow.
There are other components that will be needed, but the one that were mentioned above are those you will most likely have to buy. The others can possibly be obtained from around your home, as the DIY wind generator guide will explain to you in full.
As you can see, there is no need to over spend on buying a portable wind generator, when you can build your own with the help of a do-it- yourself guide that can be purchased online at a reasonable cost.
For more information about Homemade wind Generators and other eco friendly energy issues, check out my Eco Friendly Homes site.
Wind Generator and Solar Panel – Build Your Own Portable Wind Generator at a Low Cost!
Wind Generator and Solar Panel Build Your Own Portable at Low Cost!
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Save $223 a Month With Homemade Solar Panel and Wind Turbine
Posted by Admin in HomeMade Solar Panels on July 8th, 2010
http://www.WindEnergyGuide.net – Save $223 a Month With Residential Solar Panels
Residential solar panels are becoming more popular as people are scrambling to spend less on coal and oil energy, and help the planet at the same time. While the debate on global warming is still going on, learning about solar power and what it can do for your right NOW, is a great idea for anyone who wants to save.
Solar power comes from the sun, everyday when the sun comes out, the solar panels soak up the energy from the sun, and then convert the energy into power (electricity) we can use in our homes. It sounds like a great idea. Take free energy from the sun, convert it into electricity you can use in your home, and stop paying the electric bill, right?
Unfortunately, it is the conversion of the energy that seems to be the problem. If you go out today and try to buy solar panels for your home, you are looking to spend as little as $12,000, and that is if you have a regular ranch or small two floor home. There are options though when it comes to residential solar panels. You can buy used solar panels, or you can make your own.
The used panels’ price really depends on where you get them, and how long they have been used, but in most cases you will pay for the removal of them from the old buildings and the installation of them to your home, again, the price isn’t pretty. You might save a few thousand, but be prepared to pay a lot.
On the other hand you could build your own residential solar panel. It might sound like a crazy idea, but it has worked for thousands of people, and everyday, more people are learning the necessary steps to building their own solar panels. There are a lot of benefits to building your own, too. You get a much lower price. If you just go out today and buy the parts for one, you will pay $200, but if you buy the parts for several today, you will pay much less for bulk prices. You need more than 1 to run a household though. You could need several. The best part is, you don’t have to front all of the money at once, you can build additional ones as you find you need them and you save the money from paying electric bills.
As more people are learning to build their own solar panels, it is getting easier for the rest of us. There are now several places to learn how to make your own solar panels, and as more people do it, the price of the parts should come down as well.
Discover How I Made My Own Residential Solar Panels… It was actually pretty easy. I tell you all about it on my site
Save $223 a Month With Residential Solar Panels
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Do It Yourself – Solar Panels-Cheapest Do It Yourself Guide available
Posted by Admin in Do it Yourself Solar Panels on March 15th, 2010
http://EnergyForHome.net
Stop paying your energy bills and throwing money out of the window. Learn how to make solar panels for home use for a very small and affordable investment! Learn how thousands of people worldwide have slashed their electric bills by 80% and at times completely eliminated them by using these best DIY Solar Power Guides on the planet, that have step by step instructions and videos that even a novice teenager can follow to make solar electric panels. Visit http://EnergyForHome.net Now!
This is not “How to make PV Solar Cells”.
It is possible to home-make Copper Oxide and other kinds of materials but that is a whole nother story which I may do in the future.
I may be a little bit ambitious to try to show you how I made PV Solarpanels out of various types of cells I collected and how and where I obtained them rather inexpensively
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Magnificent FOOTAGE!!! Effective Do It Yourself Homemade Solar Panels
Posted by Admin in Do it Yourself Solar Panels on December 21st, 2009
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