November 20th, 2009
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John Mowatt asked:
Electricity produced by wind turbines is green power in that it causes no environmental pollution. No greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change are produced either. Wind power generation can be on a large scale,which is the case with most commercial projects,or on a small scale as with home owner turbines.
Wind is the cheapest form of renewable energy without a doubt. Solar energy is also clean,green,power but is more expensive and limited in output. Solar panels are presently expensive in relation to the power they can produce. Nuclear energy supplies a lot of the power requirements in some countries,notably in Europe.
There is however much public opposition to building new nuclear power plants.
In the USA natural gas is the biggest form of new energy production. Wind power is the next in line. In 2008 wind turbines will produce about 1% of the United States power needs. Around 30% of new energy production installed in 2007 was wind power.
Many consumers now realise that green energy must be our highest priority in future,if we are to minimise climate change and it effects. The trend to building fossil fuel powered generating stations must be reversed.
Home owners and farmers can help with the transition to clean power by installing small wind turbines to supply all or part of their electricity needs. These turbines can be purchased from a number of manufacturers and can be installed as a rooftop wind turbine or on a small free standing tower.
Commercial wind turbines are quite expensive in relation to power output. A better solution for many is to build their own low cost wind turbine. A good turbine can be built from auto parts and a few odds and ends at very low cost. Plans and instructions are available for this project.
Any excess power production can be sold to the power utility in many areas thus reducing the cost even further. Power can also be stored in batteries for use when the wind is too light. Even a light breeze will however produce power.
The average home owner can easily build a small wind turbine or several of them to supply part or all of the power required. All that is needed is simple tools and some auto parts and wood. Several can be built for the cost of one commercial wind turbine.
Not a bad business also for anyone who wants to make them for resale. The demand for a low cost turbine is there and can only grow in years ahead.
Why not build your own wind power turbine now and produce your own free green electricity. You will be doing mother earth a favor by reducing atmospheric pollution. This is an idea whose time has come.
November 20th, 2009
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Jude Angelo asked:
Worried about climate change? Looking to reduce your carbon footprint and save money? Then it’s time to learn how to build solar panels for yourself.
Renewable energy is one of the primary goals of the new trend toward sustainable living. Building your own solar panels provides homeowners with a way to generate their own electricity from a renewable resource - the Sun.
There are many advantages to solar power. It has become much more practical and economical in recent years, thanks to steady advances in solar energy technology that are still improving. One of the biggest advantages to solar power is that’s it’s a renewable resource, because that star we call the Sun isn’t likely to burn out any time soon. Plus unlike other forms of generating electricity such as coal, solar-powered electricity doesn’t pollute the atmosphere.
Like every technology, solar power has a few disadvantages. Possibly the biggest is that when there’s no sunshine, there’s no power. This makes solar power less advisable in areas that typically have lots of clouds and shorter seasons. However, even in these areas it’s possible to generate a certain amount of electricity with solar panels.
There are several web sites available today that offer to teach you how to make your own solar panels. Even if you’ve never done much work around the home before, building your own solar panels can be a project that proves fun, satisfying and profitable. After all, commercial solar panel systems can cost thousand of dollars to install, sometimes as high as $1,100 per panel, plus labor and other parts. That’s an expense most homeowners can’t afford, especially amid today’s global economic recession.
Yet wouldn’t you like to switch to renewable solar energy if you could do it for less? That makes it well worth the effort to investigate online instruction for do-it-yourself solar panels. Check out some of the available DIY guides that are available for purchase; you’ll find the step-by-step directions and materials lists you need to get your own green energy system up and running in no time!
Isn’t it time to do something to save the environment as well as saving money on your electricity bills? Building and installing your own renewable energy system can be a great place to start!
November 5th, 2009
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Robert Sanford asked:
Green energy is referred to as the method of generating power. Most of the time this is known as electrical power which is acquired through resources that are renewable. Green energy can be compared to that of fossil fuels. The emissions from fossil fuels work by creating toxic hydrocarbons which cause us to become ill. The water, wind and sun are alternative energy sources.
When green energy is produced from the sun, we call this solar energy. Solar energy is retained through the use of solar panels. While there are two different types of solar panels, each one uses technology in creating new energy. Solar water heaters are referred to as new energy panels which absorb sunlight and then transfer this to water by heating it. After this, photovoltaic panels work by transforming the radiation into electrical energy. To get the best efficiency through the use of green energy, homeowners are advised to install the panels on top of the roof so they face south at 30 degree angles horizontally. They should never be placed near shady spots or around trees, buildings or chimneys.
One of the more popular sources of green energy are the use of solar energy systems which heat water. When solar panels are connected to a hot water system of a house, these panels can supply in excess of half the water needed per year. Solar collector of choice are typically flat plates or tubes.
For many years, wind has served as a great source of alternatate energy. Originally, the purpose of wind energy was to help pump the water at grain mills. There have been two major improvements in wind turbines since then. The use these wind turbines has resulted in capturing wind to generate electricity within high wind areas. In California, there are many wind turbines on hills. The electricity generated from these is exported for local grid use and standalone applications.
There are enormous potentials in the use of wind energy onshore and offshore when it comes to farming. This form of energy is the cleanest and safest of any method of renewable energy. The UK has the largest source of alternative energy around. In the UK, they are using small batteries which charge the wind spectrum along with wind farms. The wind farms are successful in producing large amounts of electricity. Wind only produces about 1 percent of the world’s entire green energy. The potential is much greater of how much could actually be produced. The percentage of use should drastically change within the twenty years because of rising energy costs. It is not complicated to produce wind energy from wind.
Neither wind or solar energy produce any pollution chemicals or emissions into our environment, which is quite obvious. The only draw back of using this type of energy is how some people find the appearance of wind turbines to be very unattractive. There are others who find the appearance of wind turbines very attractive to the eye. It’s all a matter of opinion.
November 3rd, 2009
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Energy 4 Earth asked:
The wind turbines that are made at home can be used to replace the conventional sources of energy. They are green and renewable sources of energy. The home wind turbines are a fairly new concept for the families who are investing in green sources of energy and often they don’t know how to use wind energy. The solar panels are more common but using wind energy for home is a new technology. There are many wind turbine options in the market and depending on how much your usage is, they can cost in the range of $500 to $22,000 inclusive of installation. Now, that is a whopping amount! The good news is there are certain eBooks available on the Internet, which will not burn a hole in your pocket but will actually aid you in production of green energy in less than $50.
The home wind turbines lower the cost of energy bills, and if you are capable of producing more than required, you can even go off grid or you may supply your generated electricity to the grid, and at the same time earn some extra money.
The home wind turbines are not recommended for areas where the population density is high. This is because you will not have access to enough wind. So it will be better if you make small roof top wind turbines. With these you can easily reduce your electricity bill by 10% at least. In case you are residing in a remote area, chances are that there will be more wind and you can have the option to install the home wind turbine at a higher height. Usually you should install the wind turbine at 80-120 feet. With that height stronger wind will be accessed, which will make more energy. You will also need a battery back up to store the electricity thus produced.
October 29th, 2009
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Jason Gilford asked:
If you are tired of electric bills and you’ve come across our site while checking into the topic of how to produce electricity with green energy be sure to read this article - you are sure to find it of interest. First of all, how about being able to produce an unlimited amount of power supply for your home’s entire needs, without outside assistance, and without spending a fortune - too good to be true? Just listen to the facts and discover the amazing possibilities.
The majority of people purchase the electricity they use from the power company; they proceed to dutifully pay unreasonable bills and say good-bye to the hard-earned money they spend on such a household staple. On the other hand, there are people who decided that enough is enough, they discovered they didn’t have to waste all that money - what they wanted is absolutely free and unlimited power supply that would actually last them forever.
As you proceed with your research in the area of how to produce electricity with green energy please note that it is indeed possible for you to start generating your own power; in just a few short days, you can start enjoying your new, no-cost power supply - you just have to take that first step. I guess that by now you are already full of curiosity as to how this is possible; it happens to be a simple matter of generating free and abundant electricity from sources that are found everywhere in nature. Can you believe that it’s both possible and easy for people to build their own solar and wind power supply system very quickly and easily on their own property?
Although you might just be starting to look into how to produce electricity with green energy you must realize that it is very feasible to make a system for solar and/or wind power that can drastically reduce your power bills or even eliminate them entirely. You’re probably thinking that sounds great but must be way too expensive; just recently the whole thing has gotten much more accessible - leading the way is an expert in harnessing the unlimited power of the sun and wind who is willing to share his vast experience to benefit all of us.
October 27th, 2009
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October 21st, 2009
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Josh Stevens asked:
It’s been getting easier to make your home more green energy friendly. The technology has gotten so much better for using solar and wind for power that it has become much more easy to build your own systems.
In a green energy home you can use solar hot water heaters to heat all of hot water needs. It not only heats it, you can store it in a holding tank for later use. You would install solar collector panels with photovoltaic cells to convert the sun to energy. If you go with purchasing a system and having it installed for you it could be kind of pricey, but you would recoup your investment over a period of years. You could build and install it yourself if you have any mechanical ability and save some money.
If you are in the process of building your home you could have it take advantage of the sun by implementing a passive solar design using the south facing side of the house for heating and cooling. If you have highly efficient windows and heat retaining materials you could reduce your heating bill in the winter by using the suns energy.
Another use of green energy is to use windmills. This will allow you to take advantage of the wind to generate some electricity. Of course if you live in an area that does not have many windy days this may not be the route for you. Otherwise windmills are a very efficient way to supplement your power. You can buy windmills from retailers and have them installed or buy kits and build and install them yourself.
The ultimate scenario would be if you could take advantage of both of these methods of green energy to power your home. By using the wind and sun to generate electricity you are looking not only at huge savings with the possibility of profits from your electricity usage, but you would truly have a green home as each of these options will contribute little to global warming.
October 19th, 2009
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Joseph Toth asked:
Green Energy: Its Time to Use it now
Author: Joseph Toth
Green Energy: Its Time To Use It Now
At the present time when electricity and other utilities are skyrocketing, this is the perfect time to stop talking about green energy and start using it.
Here in Wisconsin, we have a new windmill project that is already up and running in Dodge county and Fond Du Lac county. These windmills stretch for miles and miles and aren’t nearly as unsightly as some people might say.
Wisconsin is currently looking at a project to put windmills out on Lake Michigan. I say ‘great’ ‘go for it’, but on the other hand there are people who don’t want it to happen. This is wrong. The windmills don’t produce any pollution to hurt the lake. They will be placed in a area that doesn’t interfere with the traffic of large ships going back and forth across the lake. Most importantly, we can benefit from having them.
Windmill farms and solar panel farms are two resources I would like to see more of. This is free energy given to us by Mother Nature that doesn’t involve any land mining for coal.
That’s another thing; These people that stand in the way of the clean operating windmills, … where are they when we mine fore coal which involves stripping the land and giving coal workers lung problems from the coal dust. Then the pollution created by train exhaust to use the railroad to haul the coal to a power plant where it will be burned, needing the use of ‘huge smoke stacks at the power plant where the coal is burned.’ Smoke stacks that send their discharges into the air we breathe! The loud mouths apposing windmills don’t look at this entire picture. They just want to be heard complaining.
Something else we can do to conserve electricity is start converting our household light bulbs to the new cutting edge L.E.D. light bulbs that just started coming out. Compact fluorescent bulbs save a lot of money over the old incandescent bulbs. However, the new L.E.D. bulbs blow the compact fluorescents right out of the water as far as savings in electricity. These bulbs cost just coins per year to operate, a minimum of three times the savings of using compact fluorescent bulbs.
Another benefit to L.E.D. bulbs is they don’t have the dangers of CFL’s or incandescent. CFL’s contain mercury, not recommended for homes with children where lamps and bulbs can get broken. Mercury is a element that can kill human beings. Mercury is absorbed through the skin and then enters the blood stream.
Additionally, CFL’s and incandescent bulbs produce razor sharp broken glass when broken. The new L.E.D. bulbs don’t do any of these things. In fact, if dropped they won’t shatter because they are made of plastic and there are no dangerous chemicals or gases inside.
Reporter Joseph Toth
Washington Micro Bank BBS
October 15th, 2009
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Anne At Green Community asked:
So much of what you do each day depends on energy - usually electricity - that it seems impossible to change it. And any change that you can make is a drop in the ocean compared to what needs to be done. However, as history has shown us time and again, individuals taking action can make a big difference. The small steps you take will collectively add up to giant strides in the race to slow global warming and save our planet.
Saving Energy without spending money
There are lots of things you can do that won’t cost you anything - in fact they’ll save you money!
- Pull the Plug
Leaving electrical appliances plugged in when they are not in use can add up to about 30% of your household energy bill. ‘Standby’ mode still draws energy, as do the clocks on microwaves, ovens and hi-fis. Pull the plug on them!
- Turn the heat down
Turn the central heating down when you leave for work, and turn it up again when you get home. That way you’re not heating an empty house all day.
Turn the water heating system down too - you don’t really need it that hot, otherwise why would you have to use cold water in the bath or shower?
- Banish the Drafts
Check your windows and doors, cornices and ceilings for any drafts sending air into your house. Even sockets not fitted properly can let air in. Sealing these areas can make a huge difference to your heating and cooling bills.
- Make the pan fit
Choose the pot or pan that fits the hob ring on your stove best. Too small, and you’re paying to heat the air around it.
- Clean up
Dirt and dust interfere with the efficiency of appliances, so keep them clean.
Saving energy with a little investment
There are many devices available that can help you conserve energy, and the investment is paid off in reduced energy bills.
- Get a blanket
An insulation blanket on your water heating tank helps maintain the temperature so it doesn’t have to heat up as often.
When you’re feeling cold, grab a blanket before you switch a heater on.
- Change the light
CFL light bulbs are more expensive initially, but their long life and energy saving properties make it worhtwhile to fit them throughout the house.
- Feel the motion
Motion sensors automatically switch lights on when they sense movement, and switch the lights off again after a set time. Great for outside lights, they can also be installed inside in areas where you don’t spend a lot of time, like the laundry room, pantry, entrance or passage.
- Alternative energy sources are the way to go
Solar green energy, electromagnetic power and wind power can be used at home to replace some or all of your current energy supply. Many of these laternatives can be built and installed by you, as the materials used are available at hardwares and building supply stores. It’s a lot cheaper to do it yourself, and you won’t depend on the power company so much.
There are many ways to save energy, and few of them require much effort. You will save on your power bills, while helping to save the planet. What could be better than that?
October 15th, 2009
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Martin Johnstone asked:
Society as a whole is submerged… submerged within the depths of marketing campaigns run by corporate giants? This is a question that anyone could ask and anytime it is asked, could unveil a certain degree of truth in anyone’s life “How did the community - the society arrive at where it is at now?”. The energy industry is filled with giants dictating (could you say dictating? how you ever found out for yourself?) what energies are consumed by the general populace.
If you look to see at how products have become popular, you may find it has been through TV, advertising, celebrities - many of which are endorsed by large corporate organizations and carry along with their ads, the message of these corporations. Thus, you are looking at a large fabric through which many of us look, squint or even peer through to see what is actually available to us in almost any commercial market.
In addition, the current fuels which in general use have relatively high and dangerous waste products. Thus, the information could be said to not be widely known by the general populace as when informed, make better decisions. And so we could say, perhaps ignorance is the path to domination by a few and a dark destiny. If you have any questions and would rather not know, don’t take heed the claims of global warming, increased volatility of weather conditions and/or a Mother Earth’s cry for help.
Although, now with the Internet, many new markets, pockets of clique’s, interest groups, etc… have evolved and are evolving allowing for products to be sold which were not before, services to be offered and the demand filled. It is true that now more millionaires have been made than ever before and many of which have come from the Internet.
Apart of this evolution, new information comes to light such as that which has been found with such things as Hydrogen fuels. Most fuels which are seen on the market currently are centralized and controlled under corporate blankets. If you look at petroleum or nearly any current technology used in mass production of general energy consumption (for example the energy that arrives to your house comes from large plants - centralized - the gas from your car comes from large plants - centralized, etc…, etc…) you will find is centralized and controlled by large corporate structures. But along with these new emerging groups are the green energy groups.
Alternate fuels keep punching away at the headlines of magazines and newspapers (possibly filled with propaganda?) about these various fuels. But, the repetition and noise generated by these green energy groups can but help being heard as the news is ground breaking and shaking it as well.
One of these groups is that has been forming at an incredibly rapid rate is the Hydrogen from water groups. These guys are using water and a basic form of electrolysis (use of electricity such as that which comes from you car battery to electrify water and perform a chemical reaction) to create Hydrogen from ordinary water. This technology has existed since 1820 but also with additional new technologies which have come about, this process is now available to anyone.
Hydrogen is also known as a comparable to gasoline as it is 3X’s as explosive and converts back to water when combusted. Why hasn’t it been in use in vehicles already? (If the answer is not apparent, pleas re-read earlier paragraphs and find out for yourself)
The ease of use and availability of the parts to make hydrogen from water has lead many people from the world to take part. The hydrogen’s most popular use has been to supplement car’s gasoline in-take.
Hydrogen use with car installations as a gas supplement is really only the beginning of the use of hydrogen power as 1 jar of water (approx 6 ounces) will convert to large amounts of hydrogen (as water is basically a “compressed” form of hydrogen) and can be used to power houses, RVs running them for weeks.
The proportions may seem fantastic but when you take into account the fact that HHO (hydroxy) when combusted, turns back to water, you have a fuel which has tremendous potential for efficiency, longevity and cost savings due to the fact is this planet’s largest resource available as a free burning energy.
Anyone who does a simple search with Google on the Internet with HHO, hydroxy, HHO generator or any of the such will find thousands upon thousands of documents representing the growing numbers of people across the world who are taking part of this emerging group across the net which is now extending it’s fabric through to local communities and allowing for a greener planet by cutting out pollutants, cutting down on the need for gasoline, improving gas mileage and a myriad of other eco-friendly solutions to normal day living.
So, count your pennies a little less, take hit and punch through a bit of this fabric which has perhaps been paid out in front of your eyes by the blankets of corporate marketing campaigns. Do a search on the net, check out the afore mentioned sites and see, perhaps it is true that you don’t have to spend so much gas or be in the dark on alternative energies.
