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W here can i buy an windmill ac generator?

Image by www.FranceHouseHunt.com Windmills/Turbines In The Sea at Sunrise – photo by FranceHouseHunt.com Question by tellman99: W here can i buy an windmill ac generator? Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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How to set up solar power for your home?

Image by KN6KS …And panels on the right. 30 Total. Effortlessly uploaded by Eye-Fi Question by Anne: How to set up solar power for your home? I saw an ad to the following items Chicago Electric Power systems 45 Watt Solar Panel Kit 400 Watt/800 Watt power inverter Power Inverters 2000W Cont./4000W Surge What else […]

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Windmill generator projet?

Image by BiggerPictureImages.com Wind generators in Palm Desert, California. All images © Dan Raustadt. All rights reserved. Question by Jean L: Windmill generator projet? If I have a GM alternaor, can I use it to make my own Windmill generator by adding a baldes ect.? can anybody help me please. Feel free to answer in […]

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I am wanting to build a batch solar water heater. I need a company to get 40 gallon water tanks from. Ideas?

Image by booizzy There were solar water heaters everywhere in China. I never got a chance to see how much they were, but they cost thousands of dollars here in the States. Considering that the average Chinese person makes a few thousand dollars a year, they’ve got to be a lot more affordable. Question by […]

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what is the average cost for supplying a home with solar power?

Image by KN6KS Effortlessly uploaded by Eye-Fi Question by : what is the average cost for supplying a home with solar power? solar power is being installed in home itself… Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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is it safe to use for drinking purpose water coming from solar water heater?

Image by AIDG This solar water heater is incorporated into the general design of the building and provides 80 gallons of hot water without the use of electricity or gas. Question by Vasudevan K: is it safe to use for drinking purpose water coming from solar water heater? i have a solar water heater in […]

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Who knows how to make a generator for a windmill out of a tumble dryer?

Image by Hammer51012 The Fowler Ridge Wind Farm is located in Benton County, Indiana. Below is a link that tells more about it. www.earlparkindiana.com/windfarm.html Below is a link to a You Tube video that shows the inner workings of a wind generator. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dV6EJa4NLM Question by Me Not You: Who knows how to make a generator […]

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what kind of cheap thermostat could I use to control a passive solar water heater for my hot tub?

Image by kahunapulej This is how we heat our hot water on sunny days. On days that are too cloudy, we burn wood in our fireplace to heat the water. Fortunately, there is usually (but not always) enough sun each day to heat our water… as long as you aren’t the last one to take […]

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Anyone know a way to secure land grants for sustainable agriculture?

Image by Walmart Stores Walmart will provide training to one million farmers and farm workers in areas such as crop selection and sustainable farmer practices. The company expects half of these farmers to be women. Question by HotDockett: Anyone know a way to secure land grants for sustainable agriculture? This would be for a family […]

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What is the most efficient way of powering your home? Do you use solar power, wind turbine, coal?

Image by KN6KS Effortlessly uploaded by Eye-Fi Question by Tippy’s Mom: What is the most efficient way of powering your home? Do you use solar power, wind turbine, coal? fire, gas, electric, wood fire, ice blocks and a fan? What works for you, how green is it and why it works for you? Anyone have […]

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