It is a well known fact that wind and solar power are alternatives means of energy. People understand that these two forms of energies can be utilized in generating electricity that will power our homes. Before, people only acknowledge the fact that the sun is just the alternative means but nowadays, people recognize that wind too can provide and can be a source of energy. This is why a number of households resort to both wind and solar power as options to the electricity which they get from utility companies.
With the continuous advancement in technology also comes the availability and accessibility of wind and solar power to be utilized in powering homes and households. The methods or ways on how these energies can be generated as well have improved and developed a lot that it makes the process of wind and solar power generation reliable.
Wind and Solar power comes with its advantages and disadvantages. However, there are more reasons to actually resort to this forms of renewable energy than not to get them at all. Some of the disadvantages include the fact that solar cells or panels can be quite costly and that wind and solar power can’t be stable when the source of energy is not there – meaning if the sun is not shining or if the wind is not blowing.
The advantageous are truly beneficial. One good advantage is the fact that this type of energy is unlimited meaning the sun will always shine every day just the same as the wind will continue to blow. Thus, source will always be available and it will not deplete. Another good reason to resort to wind and solar power is the fact that it does not harm the environment. These forms of energy do not cause any pollution and thus are means of energy which are environmental friendly and help preserve the planet. Wind turbines are very inexpensive and simple to build and solar panels do not require much maintenance. A good thing too is that excess power that you are able to store can then be sold to suppliers of electricity.
As you can see, the benefits that come with wind and solar power truly outweigh the disadvantages. What it ultimately means to you is that you no longer will have to do with monthly bills on electricity with is very costly. This translates to hundreds of dollars worth of savings in months and thousands in a year.
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Liz Ays writes for http://www.liveoffgrid.org
What is the current percent of use of Green Solar homes?
Let me start off by saying we (my family and I) live completely, 100% “off of the grid and are completely self sufficient”
The house is built utilizing natures natural elements, in the shape of an octagon with 8ft wide arch doors on every wall to catch every angle of wind (typical 4 sided homes have half the chance as one with 8 sides. A circle being the most efficient design). Woodburning stoves, solar chimney, solar AC, solar heating, solar water heating (pool and home), solar stove, solar power, wind power, hydrogen powered back up generator, hydrogen back up water heater, hydrogen stove, 2 hydrogen powered trucks, 1 EV (electric vehicle) and satellite internet.
We also built many green small cabins on the ranch that we offer to family, friends and our on-site off-grid workshop guests, including one straw bale, one papercrete, earth bag and adobe, one cob and cordwood, one underground and rammed earth, one log and post and beam and one rock. Each one actually started as a test for what the main house would be and were later finished and turned into guest cabins. I later wrote a guide on how to build with alternative materials using alternative methods for next to nothing.
We raise meat and milk goats, chickens for meat and eggs, ducks for meat and eggs, trap havilina (wild boar pig), rabbit, quail. brew our own beer from home grown products, preserve our fruits, vegetables, etc. smoke and jerky the meat, make our own soap, cheese.
There are no utility lines, no water lines, no roads, tv, cell service, etc. on our ranch. EVERYTHING needed is produced here. All electricity comes from 27 solar panels, 2 main wind gens and a back hydrogen generator if needed (typically we can last 9 days with all luxuries of sunless windless weather, hasn't happened yet). Water is caught and storaged from the rain. Hot water is made with solar batch water heaters with an on-demand hydrogen hot water heater as backup. Even our vehicles use alternative energy (2 hydrogen trucks, 1 EV electric vehicle converted). Because of this we have no bills, no debt and no mortgage.
Anyone interested can check it out at..
www agua-luna com
I believe this is the first step anyone can make “help the environment”. Once you convert your own life style to a greener more eco friendly route, you can start helping others.
my home has all the comforts listed above plus some. we live very comfortable without effecting the environment. just saying that tol et you know it's possible. you may not want to go as extreme as me and my family but anywhere in between is something.
Without getting to in depth here, Using alternative fuels in your vehicles and harnessing your own electricity from the sun, water, earth and wind are the 2 are key elements in making a green transition and erasing your carbon footprint.
here's a calculator to find out how much of a green impact your making (carbon footprint)
http://www.conservation.org/act/live_gre…
if you'd like to make your next step feel free to contact me personally at www agua-luna com
I've been installing home made Solar panels. Solar stoves, Solar batch and inline hot water heaters. Solar radiant heating. Solar home heating and AC, along with home made wind gens and other alternative energy items for the last 3 years.
You can even make the above projects on site with simple parts from the local hardware stores or auto stores or junk yards. For more info check out some guides I wrote / compiled on how to DIY www agua-luna com
Again these projects can be accomplished anywhere by anyone.
if you absolutely can't do anything in your home at least you can put alternative fuels in your car. most major automotive manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, etc) recommend the use of bio fuels, and nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves ethanol blends in their warranty coverage.
In fact your probably even driving an ethanol car and didn't even know it.
The trick is finding fuel.
I've been producing biofuel for about 3 years now, it's not extremely difficult. Basically you need general household ingredients, a processor (or still for ethanol) and some used oil. Blend it, let separate, screen and use. I complied a guide a while back to help walk you threw the process step by step, just email me or check out..
www agua-luna com
as for recyling the best way i've found without taking money from your won pocket is to join a free freecycle group in your area or visit the habitat for humanity.
If you’d like help in making your self sufficient steps, feel free to contact me directly. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com
on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others “help the environment”.
Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.
Dan Martin
Alterative Energy / Sustainable Consultant, Living 100% on Alternative & Author of How One Simple Yet Incredibly Powerful Resource Is Transforming The Lives of Regular People From All Over The World… Instantly Elevating Their Income & Lowering Their Debt, While Saving The Environment by Using FREE ENERGY… All With Just One Click of A Mouse…For more info Visit:
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Sam Nichols started to generate his own solar power for his home in Montana back in 2001. He was given some blueprints from a friend that didn't understand it. Sam used this as his basis for creating and expanding on ways to create your own solar power. 
