Archive for the ‘Green Living’ Category

How do I build wind power generator?

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

John S asked: Hi, I have heard about a lot of people who have build their own wind power generators. I am looking to setup one at my house and was wondering where I can get more information on how to build my own wind power generator. Any help would be ...

How can I make residential wind power?

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

r34gtrowner asked: I want to make residential wind power for my home. I live in a built up area so I cannot have one of those massive things spinning around in my backyard. I want to make one of those smaller windmills I always see on roof tops? Anybody have ...

What’s the best height for a windmill, if I want to create electricity?

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Gr33nGr3m1in asked: I would have gone strictly solar for this, living in Maine it seemed impractical, especially with the frequency of our stormy days. So, I'm looking into suplimenting solar panels with a windmill as well. Would attaching one to my roof be high enough, or should I ...

What is the cost of building a windmill to generate electricity and how much land do you need for just one?

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

dmeiske1@att.net asked: I want to be as energy efficient as possible and one day when I retire I want to be living on an island and I am thinking about building a windmill to geenrate electricity. How much does it cost to build a windmill, how much land would you ...

How Much Power can I Get From Windmill Energy?

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

johny c asked: I want to make my own windmill. How Much windmill energy can I expect to get?DANA

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 ...