Archive for November, 2008

Equipping Home with Wind Generated Power How to Begin?

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Avery G asked: I am considering equipping a home in West Texas (11 acres of land, plenty of room) with wind powered generators in order to provide electricity to the property. Where does one begin? Can windmills generate enough power to run the home, how is the A/C tied into ...

How cold hardy is the windmill palm?

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

hannahm2 asked: Hello. I live in zone 7a and would like a windmill palm. I have heard mixed opinions on its cold hardiness. I was thinking of putting chirtmas lights over it. Is this a good idea? ...

How does wind power relate to life science?

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

GerryWolke asked: I have a science fair coming up and I need to know how wind power relate to life science.EDWIN

Who advocates for wind power to be used?

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Bea asked: I neeeed to know who are some major people or orginazations or whatever that encourage and advocate wind energy usage/ wind power???RIGOBERTO

why are the environmentalist blocking wind power?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

TOOTAl2 asked: why are the environmentalist blocking wind power? in some parts of the usa. You would think they would want wind power everywhere. They say wind power kill birds. those blades move to slow to kill a birds i think. There also blocking solar power in the desert. why?FRANCIS

Describe all of the renewable energy alternatives: wind power, solar energy, and biomass fermentation?

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Madeline H asked: o What are some challenges with using and managing wind power, solar energy, and biomass fermentation as alternative renewable energy resources? o Name at least one other renewable energy resource. o Include a response to the following: Nonrenewable energy resources include coal, oil, and natural gas. Describe three common challenges with ...

What appliances or electronics can I take apart to find a good DC motor to use in wind power experiments?

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Thuja M asked: I am wondering if I could pick up some piece of trash appliance or electronic gadget at a garage sale and pull a good DC motor out of it to use in experimental wind power projects. The motor would need to contain magnets, and generate a ...

How to build a mini windmill?

Friday, November 14th, 2008

jacki.kerr asked: I need to make a windmill that will generate just enough power to power a small television. Can this be done?JERROD

How to build a windmill for your house and cost involved?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

deb32541 asked: My husband and I would like to build a windmill to power our house. Would like to get an idea of the cost involved and how hard would it be to build. If you have a reputable websites to go to that would be helpful ...