Archive for November, 2009

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Munya Chinongoza asked: There is a new Canadian technology could make wind power a much more reliable source of energy with their new wind power battery storage system. VRB Power Systems Inc. (www.vrbpower.com) is a company in Vancouver that has developed a large-scale storage unit which allows it to a ...

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Jonathan M Lee asked: As fuel prices continue to rise, so do our utility expenses. The cost to maintain the necessity called electricity is escalating by the hour, and more and more people are looking for suitable alternatives to conventional energy. Renewable energy stands out as the most suitable alternative, ...

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Anna asked: Wind power may be invisible to the eye, but it can potent when correctly harnessed. Wind has been a source of energy for a long time. It was used by the Chinese and by the Babylonians 4,000 years ago, to power pumps for irrigation. In The Middle Ages, ...

What would give me more power for a cheap home brew wind power system?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

jchalase asked: Should I build a Vertical Axis or Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine for this? We get a decent amount of wind every year (12 MPH in winter and 8 MPH in summer), the turbine would be no higher than 20 feet. So should i make a VAWT ...

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

sidana.abhi asked: A few years ago if someone were to have told you that you can generate electricity right inside your home, then you would have laughed at that person. Today, it is something that is no longer a fantasy. It is a reality for which an increasing number of ...

Does anyone know the average cost to install a solar panel and wind power system?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Brett R asked: How much will it cost for a working solar panel and working wind mill?EFRAIN

What are the drawbacks to using wind turbines or solar panels for providing all power to a home?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

charlotte_j27 asked: A. The wind and sun are not constant, so there would be times when no electricity would be generated. B. The wind and sun are constant, so there would be plenty of electricity for the home. C. Wind and solar power are inefficient and too expensive to use and maintain. D. ...

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Charles Cox asked: Do you know anyone that does not want free electricity? It is certain that all of us do. As a matter of fact, if you could just discover the means to create enough free electricity right there at your very own house, you would most likely jump ...

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

sidana.abhi asked: Have you ever thought of producing free electricity of your own using a DIY wind power generator? If not yet, think about it, as it is the right time to produce your own electricity from wind power for your residential or commercial use using a DIY guide. There ...

Friday, November 6th, 2009

sidana.abhi asked: Most families spend a large amount of money on their electricity bills. This is one commodity whose usage we cannot limit. Electricity is the basic necessity that everyone needs in their homes. So the only other option is to find a cheaper substitute. It is a known fact ...