Posted by admin | Posted in Green Energy | Posted on 15-07-2009
Tags: "wind, alternative energy residential homes, energy, environment, green, solar
Why are wind turbines not invested more as an alternative energy source for residential homes?
Some because you need the right conditions. Some because it’s usually more expensive than just buying power from the electric company.
Wind power is increasing all around the world, but the best way now seems to be large wind farms in the right places owned by the electric power companies and connected to the power grid.
Residential Wind Power Systems As an Alternative Energy Provider
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Invention Award Winning Best Humidifier $19.99 G-Midifer is a new green humidifier which does not require any electricity. In October 2010, G-Midifier received an invention award by The Star Ledger Newspaper. There are many problems on existing humidifiers. Ladies hate to clean the humidifier. Customers get annoyed by the mist generating noise and the high electric bills. Some humidifiers are very expensive to buy. Sometimes the wall pa… |
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Savonius Model Wind Turbine Plus $59.95 PicoTurbine’s Savonius Model Wind Turbine Plus kit is a fully function miniature vertical windmill. At wind speeds of 12 mph it produces approximately 3.0V/50mA. The frame is built from high quality craft wood and coated with premium enamel to help protect it from the elements. The kit comes with 4 ceramic grade-five magnets and 4 (220)-turn copper coils. This hobbyist’s kit walks users through ev… |
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Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual $25.00 Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class solar energy training and education providerâSolar … |
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) $9.59 The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North Americaânow in an updated editionWant to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether youâre looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how… |
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The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling $14.70 Passive solar heating and passive coolingâapproaches known as natural conditioningâprovide comfort throughout the year by reducing, or eliminating, the need for fossil fuel. Yet while heat from sunlight and ventilation from breezes is free for the taking, few modern architects or builders really understand the principles involved. Now Dan Chiras, author of the popular book âThe Nat… |
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Go Power! Weekender SW Complete Solar and Inverter System $1,643.99 WEEKENDER SW 120 Watt Solar Kit With Gpsw150012, Gpswremote, Gpdckit3, And Gpts The Weekender System combines our popular RV-110 Solar Kit and the Go Power!??ó SW1500-12 Inverter for a complete RV power package. The result is an economical yet powerful way to have the comforts you need wherever you dry camp. The kit is complete and ready for plug & power installation. Includes Go Po… |
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Sunsei 71015 SE-24000 400-Watt 16.5-Volt Solar Panel Generator $3,101.16 A perfect match for back-up power in cabins, cottages, RVs and boats, the Sunsei Solar 400-watt 16-1/2-volt charger provides reliable, renewable energy as an alternative to noisy and expensive diesel, propane and gas generators. Giving power all year round when exposed to daylight, this solar charger produces 400 watts of high-efficiency polycrystalline charges for multiple batteries at once. With… |