Solar Energy Solutions

May 21, 2009 by  
Filed under How to make Solar Panels, Solar Energy

howtomakeawindmill3Aside from our tips on how to make a windmill, we also wanted to provide you with a quick overview on how to make solar panels. 

Solar enery as well as wind energy is a very cost effective source to make your own power, if you do it yourself.

There are different options available, that you can use at home.

 

  • A solar cooker f.e. is a small box, which is a cooking utensil using no power to cook food.  It has the ability to boil, roast and bake. A great little device we can only recommend. However, it takes some more time to cook, than the conventional methods. But in order to save some power, it might well be worth looking into it.
  • Another great source of saving money aside from building your own windmill and/or solar panel is a solar home lighting system. It converts solar energy into electrical energy for your house.  It’s done through solar cells that are charged with solar energy. It stores solar enegey in those cells, which enables you to use the power at night. It can be easily installed and reduces your power bill substantially.
  • Solar heating systems installed in your house are another option, which is not as expensive as you may think. You should be abele to get a return on your investment within 3-4 years, eliminating your power bill completely.  

We at – how to make a windmill – strongly recommend for you to check into at least some of those power saving devices. It’s well worth your time and money.

Learn how energy can be saved

May 20, 2009 by  
Filed under Save Energy, Tips on saving Energy

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If your electricity bill gives you the creeps, you came ro the right place.

We at -how to make a windmill- came up with some useful tips on how you can start reducing your power bills, step by step:

  • Make it a habit to switch off all lights and appliances , even if you are going to return 5 minutes later. Trust us, this will help. Watch out for those small things, they will add up quickly.
  • Now this is huge: Consider replacing your light bulbs with CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs. They are a great power-saving investment. Even though they are more expensive to buy, they last a lot longer and save some serious money.
  • Get yourself a Power Save gadgets. They help monitor the power usage in your house and use the minimum needed.
  • The washer should only be started, when you have a full load of clothes.
  • Turn air-conditioner/ heater down/up by 2-3 degrees, you’ll be surprised by the positive effect on your next power bill. 
  • Turn off the computer monitor every time you take even a tiny break. 

If you follow those simple tips, you might be in for quite a positive surprise, once you receive your next power bill.

Not only will it help you, to save some money, but you will also help the world and our future generations.

The  -how to make a windmill- crew sure hopes that helped.

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