DIY Guide – Learn to Make Photovoltaic Collecters & Wind Turbines
Generate renewable power from natural sources!
As alternative energy sparks more mainstream interest, many of us find ourselves wondering the best ways to reduce our carbon footprints from home. Everyday, more home and business owners decide to take the necessary steps to set up grid tie solar or wind power collection systems, or smaller supplemental systems.
This manual is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to build solar modules or wind turbines at home. Learn how to start gathering the naturally renewing energy of nature for free with Earth4Energy. This guide provides full step by step instructions, including an easy-to-follow diagram explaining how to make this portable solar panel setup in just a few hours. The manual also includes full instructions on how to create a grid inter tied solar power system and a completely off grid solar power system. Each of these comes with their own instructions and diagrams. The Earth4Energy manual also explains how to acquire high-quality, deep-cycle batteries for free!
Reflecting Sun Oven – Solar Powered Natural Baking
Cook with the concentrated heat from light of the sun with this Sun-Light Reflecting Solar Oven. This oven is fully portable and easy to use, just put it in the sun to preheat and cook what you want. This is a great way to cook while camping or living off-grid.
Grid-Tie Wind Power System: Whisper Wind Turbine 500 – 24/48 Volt
The Southwest Windpower Whisper 500 Wind Turbine comes in both 24 volt and 48 volt models, making it an excellent choice for powering your grid-tie power system and the ideal choice for taking the step off the grid.
Wind Power Turbine : Southwest Windpower Whisper 100
Gathering the naturally regenerating power provided by the wind power is currently one of the most efficient methods of going off the grid.
Grid-Tie Solar Kit 1050 Watt
This Grid-Tie Solar Panel features:
-175W High Efficiency solar modules
-Field tested mounting hardware
-Low, low price per watt
-Easy Installation
-Clean, efficient energy
-Start saving money on your next electric bill
-1050 watt (1 kw) PV array
-Environment friendly
165 Watt Mitsubishi Solar Photovoltaic Module
Mitsubishi 165 Watt Solar Panel
This solar panel’s polycrystalline technology allows this photovoltaic module be very efficient in its collection of the sun’s power. Mitsubishi panels take pride in their environmentally friendly manufacturing and recycling process as they use a lightweight, anodized, rust-proof aluminum frame without any lead solder.
Exeltech Off-Grid 1100-Watt Power Inverter Series
The Exeltech Off-Grid 1100-Watt Power Inverter series is a reliable, light-weight unit which is capable continuously converting 1100 watts of direct current energy into into an alternating current which you can readily use to power even your most high-tech appliances.
Available in both 12 volt and 24 volt models to run off of any type of natural energy-gathering system. These sine wave inverter models will run any sensitive load, such as audio, video, satellite, and test equipment without buzzing or interference.
Sine-Wave 300 watt DC-AC Power Inverter from Morningstar
Whether you gather your power from the sun, wind, or even a biodiesel generator, your power is being generated using direct current (DC). However, standard plug-in appliances are run on alternating current (AC) power.
This 300-watt (12V DC input) toroidol transformer features outstanding surge capability, high efficiency and extensive electronic protections.
Soltronix Solar-Powered Radio Headphones
The Soltronix Solar Headset AM/FM Stereo Solar Radio uses the PowerFilmTM breakthrough portable power system that eliminates the inconvenience and cost of replacing batteries. This unique design automatically recharges itself in th sunlight- even while you’re listening to your favorite station!
Solar Living Sourcebook : The Renewable Energy Bible
The fully updated, 30th Anniversary Edition Solar Living Sourcebook, edited by Real Goods President and Founder John Schaeffer, is the ultimate resource on renewable energy, sustainable living, alternative construction, green building, homesteading, off-the-grid living and alternative transportation.
