For someone with experience in DIY, building your own solar panels is an easy task. All you need are the materials and the resources from a kit as well as a few simple tools and basic components, and you’ll be putting together your own solar panels in no time.
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Ready, Set, Solar: What You Need to Know About Making Solar Panels at Home!
March 12, 2012 – 12:59 am
Energy Independence with Wind Power
February 27, 2012 – 12:20 am
Electricity is something which we have only become more dependent on since it was first made available to our homes. Of course, electricity can be quite expensive, but our modern lifestyles require access to a steady supply of electrical energy, so people will make sacrifices in other areas to keep this essential utility on.
What is the Feed in Tariff Program?
February 12, 2012 – 11:32 pm
The impact of climate change has resulted in many governments coming up with programs to counter the negative impact. To do this, there has been an effort to move towards using renewable energy sources. A Feed-In Tariff (FiT) is an incentive program to promote the implementation of renewable energy by way of government legislation. The regional or national utility or power companies are mandated to purchase electricity generated from renewable sources, such as wind power, solar power, hydropoweretc, at rates set by the government. The set government rates are higher than market rates to off-set the cost disadvantages of using renewable energy sources. The rates that are established will vary among governments.
Household Water – DIY Water Harvesting and Recycling
February 5, 2012 – 11:26 pm
Introduction
The great thing about working to optimize the way you use and collect water for your home, is that you get to feel as though you are doing something practical to improve the environment without making sacrifices, but actually benefiting your household.
Is Your Home Ready for a Wind Turbine
December 25, 2011 – 10:03 pm
Anyone can install a wind turbine system because there are many things to consider with your home and if you would really like an alternative form of energy installed. It is important to understand if you are in the right location and if you need to make any changes to the property or your home.