Renewable Energy Resources

Tesla’s Elon Musk is at it again! Elon Musk is a true visionary with his dreams of Electric Cars, space exploration and now Solar Roofs that are indistinguishable from ordinary roofs. In this article from Bloomberg news we see roof shingles made of textured glass that allow light to pass through onto a flat solar cell. Brilliant! Tesla […]

Wind Energy System Components 1. Turbine support or tower A tower is usually composed of tubular steel or perhaps steel lattice. Wind turbines are typically mounted on tall towers to catch the optimum energy since the wind speed is more powerful and less turbulent at higher locations. Turbines can be attached to roofs or on supports […]

Home Wind Power Systems Consumer wind electric systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems. They are relatively inexpensive and non-polluting. How It Works A wind turbine´s blade rotation converts the wind energy into electricity by connecting a shaft from the blades to an alternator which, while turning, transmits electricity through wires to the home. Modern […]

When you talk to people about going off grid most of the questions they ask are about solar power. Everyone wants to know how much it costs and how do you figure out what size system to put in? How many panels? Are you going to have batteries and if so how many? Oh and […]

How Batteries are Used in Home Power In order for a home power system to provide a constant energy source it would need a battery backup system. The entire energy system is tied to the output of the alternative energy providers with a bank of batteries for  storage capability. If the system is relying on […]

Geothermal How Geothermal Energy Works Geothermal energy is a type of renewable energy that encourages conservation of natural resources. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, geothermal systems save homeowners 30–70 percent in heating costs and 20–50 percent in cooling costs compared to conventional systems. Geothermal systems also save money because they require much less […]

How Generators Work An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy obtained from an external source into electrical energy as the output. It is important to understand that a generator is able to produce energy by using a fuel such as gasoline, propane or natural gas to power a small current producing motor. You have […]

Here’s an article from Green Diaries. Learn how to build a solar generator: Fetch a small solar panel from market. The solar panel must be one rated and more than 12 volts. You can find the solar panel in an RV or marine supplies store or Greenbatteries Store. Then you will need rechargeable batteries. The […]

Hybrid energy systems (HRES) are becoming a viable alternative for home power generation applications. Due to advances in renewable energy technologies energy production from solar cells, wind turbines and geothermal systems are being commonly used in homes and rural areas. Prices for petroleum based carbon fuels will definitely rise making the green technology a more attractive solution. […]

How Batteries are Used in Home Power In order for a home power system to provide a constant energy source it would need a battery backup system. The entire energy system is tied to the output of the alternative energy providers with a bank of batteries for  storage capability. If the system is relying on […]