Savonius Wind Turbine Information

A Savonius wind turbine is what is referred to as a VAWT type of generator, or “vertical axis wind turbine” generator.  It operates in similar fashion to a cup anemometer which is a device that measures the speed of the wind, so it is also classified as a “drag-type” VAWT.  They typically have an efficiency rating of around 15% which is actually pretty high compared to efficiency factors with HAWT types (horizontal axis wind turbine). Read the rest of this entry

Should you Have Home Solar Power?

Home solar power is good for the environment and can help you create energy efficient homes . Here are some interesting solar energy advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider before deciding about installing a solar power system.

So what’s good about solar powered panels?

Unlimited Free energy- Yes! Once your cost has been paid on the installation, the energy that is harnessed from the sunlight is totally free. Sunlight does not come with a price tag and will not escalate in the following years!

‘No Noise’ Production- There is never any sound or hum emitted by the solar panels. It is absolutely quite and often goes unnoticed.

Ecological Friendly Solution- Solar energy is pollution free, emissions free and cleanest source of power. It is perfect in residential areas. It is simply amazing that you are able to provide for your own energy requirements without harming the environs. Read the rest of this entry

Can You Make Your Own Solar Powered System?

If you have been thinking about green renewable sources of energy to cut costs, chances are that you must have given a thought to building your own solar power system. The DIY solar system sound pretty impressive but do they really work? Can they actually help save energy costs?  In this solar power review we endeavor to answer those question truthfully and objectively. Read the rest of this entry

Solar power is an alternative energy source that is created when sunlight is converted into electricity in one of two ways – indirectly using Concentrating Solar Power or directly by using Photovoltaic.  Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems creates electricity by using lenses or mirrors, as well as tracking systems to focus large areas of sunlight into smaller, more concentrated beams of light that create heat, as the power source.  Photovoltaic (PV) are “cells” or panels create electricity by converting sunlight and ultraviolet radiation into power. Read the rest of this entry

Pricing of Solar Panels

Depending on the size home that you have, purchasing and installing a solar energy system can be fairly costly.  Fortunately, the government and utility companies are offering incentives such as tax breaks for installing one of these systems due to the fact that solar energy does not impact the environment.  The following are a few cost factors to be aware of where solar panels are concerned and related solar energy equipment is concerned: Read the rest of this entry

Definition and Overview

A Residential Wind Turbine is defined as a piece of rotating machinery that is capable of converting kinetic energy, or energy that is created by motion, into energy that is mechanical in nature.  When this type of mechanical energy is used to operate certain types of machinery (e.g. grinding stones or pumps), it is typically called a “windmill.”  When mechanical energy is converted into electricity, the device is called a wind energy converter (WEO), wind generator, or wind power unit (WPU).

Many people today are investing in residential wind turbines which are usually installed atop a tall tower and works in conjunction with a local utility company in order to supply a home with electricity.  The amount of electricity these produce is determined by wind speed and when the turbines produce more electricity than what is needed to power up the home, a lot of utility companies will purchase the excess power from you.  Additionally, the turbine operates automatically so there are no batteries required. Read the rest of this entry

A Brief Overview of Solar Water heating

By using solar energy, you can provide enough electricity necessary to power your entire home, including your hot water heater.  There are typically components to a solar heating system including:

• Hot water solar panels
• Solar thermal collectors
• Fluid system needed to move the hear from the point of collection to its end use
• A reservoir or tank for storing heat and subsequently using it

These solar hot water heating systems can be used to heat water for businesses and industrial structures as well as for your home.  Some of the more specific applications for solar hot water heating include: Read the rest of this entry