Green Living – Renewable Energy Solutions

As we move into the future, we are arriving at a time when we need to depend on renewable energy solutions. These would include those that we can capture from the world around us including wind and solar power. Also, we need to think of increasing the amount of recyclable materials that are available at an ever increasing rate due to our growing population and the tendency of our society to become used to throwing everything away.

Hydroelectric power is a clean source of energy, but we are almost at the limit of sources for this method due to the finite areas that dams can be placed.

Solar panels and wind turbines can generate enough electricity to supply the power needs of an entire house. This power can be stored in batteries for later use.

These forms of energy can not only decrease the cost of running a household, they can be an enhancement that can add true resale value to the house. Solar panels have steadily increased the electrical output through the years. We have all seen the emergency telephones at the side of the highway. In lots of locations there is a small solar panel at the top of the support pole. We have calculators with small solar cells in them for power. For the past 20 years at least, we have seen the satellites that beam various signals to earth. These are powered for the most part by solar panels once they are in earth orbit.

The basic unit of these solar panels is a solar cell. These cells generate a form of electricity called photovoltaic. The cells are grouped together in modules which are in turn made into the solar panels.

The earth is running out of fossil fuels and nuclear power is still an unattractive option. Solar and wind power, besides being safe are also free. We just need to harness the power. The average homeowner should realize that there are inexpensive ways that solar panels and also wind turbines can be added to their homes. They can produce electricity. These can reduce the cost of energy.

There are kits which give detailed instructions for completion of these projects with manuals and videos. The addition of solar and wind capture systems does not have to be an expensive option for the average homeowner. The kits available give detailed instructions for completion with manuals and videos. There is also information included in some kits detailing where to get free batteries to store the generated electricity.

Let us look into these sources of alternate energy generation to help cut costs of living and help save the earth.

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