| The technology of solar and wind power systems are | | | | With the resources available today solar energy |
| quickly developing. So the opportunity is available for | | | | systems are a fantastic way of power generation. |
| anybody today to be able to generate their own | | | | The energy produced this way is free clean energy. A |
| electricity. | | | | direct current can be generated to power your home |
| New renewable energy systems for solar energy and | | | | through using solar panels. Small photovoltaic cells |
| wind power are being created more so now than | | | | make up the solar panel which will consume the |
| ever before. Making it more affordable and easier for | | | | energy from the sun. A flow of voltage is created in |
| people like you and me to construct and install our | | | | these smaller cells creating energy ready to use at |
| very own system. | | | | home. |
| Not long ago producing your own electricity for your | | | | Since the suns rays are not available to us 24 hours a |
| own home was just a fantasy. But times have | | | | day, a battery stores the energy for use in the evening |
| changed due to more awareness about our | | | | or when the sun isn't shining. |
| non-renewable sources of energy being exhausted | | | | Having a solar energy system installed for you by |
| and of course the rising costs of electricity today. Its | | | | outside companies can be expensive. Many people |
| never been easier now with some amazing renewable | | | | today are constructing their very own solar system for |
| energy systems available for us to be able to install | | | | their homes using one of the many DIY resources |
| and generate electricity ourselves and power our own | | | | available today. |
| homes. | | | | Wind Energy Using Wind Turbines (windmills) |
| Lets take a look at some renewable sources that can | | | | Electricity is generated by this method usually in an |
| generate electricity: | | | | area where there is an above average amount of |
| - Hydro-electric generators using water | | | | wind blowing. Usually the amount of energy produced |
| - Solar energy using solar panels | | | | depends on the intensity of the wind. Wind energy is |
| - Windmills or Turbines/Generators using wind | | | | another way of generating clean energy which I might |
| - Hydro-electric Generators Using Water | | | | add is also free of cost. |
| This method can be used to generate electricity by | | | | The wind turbine is a similar principle to the water |
| using large amounts of water which is stored, using | | | | turbine. When the force of the wind hits these blades it |
| gravity the water falls down onto the water turbine. | | | | starts the rotation, which in turn rotates the shaft. |
| The speed and height of the water falling is what | | | | Energy is produced by the generator connected to this |
| starts the rotation of this turbine. | | | | shaft. If you are living in an area where the wind is |
| These water turbines consist of blades which also | | | | constantly blowing you would be crazy not to try out |
| rotate once the water falls, this too will rotate the shaft | | | | your own wind turbine. |
| which is connected to a generator which in turn | | | | Building your own windmill would be the way to go, |
| generates the energy ready to be used. | | | | with solar and wind energy becoming all the rage, like |
| The water supply needs to be constant and the lie of | | | | the solar energy system, a windmill can easily be |
| the land needs to be suitable. This method of power | | | | supplied and installed but again this can be quite costly. |
| generation is not as simple as solar or wind power | | | | What would save you $1000's is doing the research |
| generation. You would also have to consider the cost | | | | and looking out for a guide which will give you all the |
| and maintenance of this method which is a lot higher | | | | information you require to be able to construct your |
| than solar or wind power systems. | | | | very own windmill. |
| Solar Energy Using Solar Panels | | | | |